Indian Seasons (Indian Ritus)
Most countries observe 4 seasons in a year. However, India observes 6 seasons in a year based on the Tropical Zodiac.
Vasanta (Spring)
Begins
Wednesday, 18 February 2026 09:21 PM
Ends
Monday, 20 April 2026 07:09 AM
Tropical Zodiac: Meena (Pisces) & Mesha (Aries)
Vernal Equinoxoccurs at the middle of Vasant Ritu
Grishma (Summer)
Begins
Monday, 20 April 2026 07:09 AM
Ends
Sunday, 21 June 2026 01:55 PM
Tropical Zodiac: Vrishabha (Taurus) & Mithuna (Gemini)
Summer SolsticeGrishma Ritu ends with Summer Solstice
Varsha (Monsoon)
Begins
Sunday, 21 June 2026 01:55 PM
Ends
Sunday, 23 August 2026 07:48 AM
Tropical Zodiac: Karka (Cancer) & Simha (Leo)
Summer SolsticeVarsha Ritu starts with Summer Solstice
Sharad (Autumn)
Begins
Sunday, 23 August 2026 07:48 AM
Ends
Friday, 23 October 2026 03:08 PM
Tropical Zodiac: Kanya (Virgo) & Tula (Libra)
Autumnal Equinoxoccurs at the middle of Sharad Ritu
Hemanta (Pre-Winter)
Begins
Friday, 23 October 2026 03:08 PM
Ends
Tuesday, 22 December 2026 02:20 AM
Tropical Zodiac: Vrishchika (Scorpio) & Dhanu (Sagittarius)
Winter SolsticeHemant Ritu ends with Winter Solstice
Shishira (Winter)
Begins
Tuesday, 22 December 2026 02:20 AM
Ends
Friday, 19 February 2027 03:03 AM
Tropical Zodiac: Makara (Capricorn) & Kumbha (Aquarius)
Winter SolsticeShishir Ritu starts with Winter Solstice