Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Ritus or seasons according to Hindu Almanac

According to the Hindu claendar there are six Ritus or seasons.
  1. Vasanta Ritu (Spring season) - March-May
  2. Greeshma Ritu (Summer season) - May-July
  3. Varsha Ritu (Rainy season) - July - September
  4. Sharad Ritu (Autumn season) - September - November
  5. Hemanta Ritu (Winter season) - November - January
  6. Shishir Ritu (Cool season) - January - March
(source: Pg 11, Fasts and Festivals of India by Manish Verma, Diamond Pocket books)

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