# Indian Seasons (Indian Ritus)

> The six Indian seasons (ritus), from Vasanta to Shishira, with their start dates and the solstices and equinoxes of the year.

Source: https://www.hinducalendar.today/seasons/indian-seasons

Most countries observe 4 seasons in a year. However, India observes 6 seasons in a year based on the Tropical Zodiac.

Year

2026

### 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 Equinox](https://www.hinducalendar.today/seasons/indian-seasons/vernal-equinox?year=2026) occurs at the middle of Vasant Ritu

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### 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 Solstice](https://www.hinducalendar.today/seasons/indian-seasons/summer-solstice?year=2026) Grishma Ritu ends with Summer Solstice

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### 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 Solstice](https://www.hinducalendar.today/seasons/indian-seasons/summer-solstice?year=2026) Varsha Ritu starts with Summer Solstice

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### 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 Equinox](https://www.hinducalendar.today/seasons/indian-seasons/autumnal-equinox?year=2026) occurs at the middle of Sharad Ritu

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### 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 Solstice](https://www.hinducalendar.today/seasons/indian-seasons/winter-solstice?year=2026) Hemant Ritu ends with Winter Solstice

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### 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 Solstice](https://www.hinducalendar.today/seasons/indian-seasons/winter-solstice?year=2026) Shishir Ritu starts with Winter Solstice

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