Ritu (Indian season) North, West, Central Indian and Andhra Pradesh calendars North, West, Central Indian and Andhra Pradesh calendars

| No_ | Ritu | Season | Hindu_lunar_months | Gregorian_month | Characteristics_ | Seasonal_festivals_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vasanta , वसन्त | Spring | Chaitra and Baisakh | ~ March to May | Temperature around 20-30 degrees; vernal equinox occurs in the middle of this season. | Vasant panchami, Ugadi, Gudhi Padwa, Holi, Rama Navami, Vishu/RongaliBihu/Baisakhi/Tamil Puthandu, Hanuman Jayanti |
| 2 | Grishma , ग्रीष्म | Summer | Jyeshta and Aashaadha | ~ May to July | Very hot, temperatures up to 50 degrees Celsius; ends with the summer solstice. | Vat Pournima, Rath Yatra, Guru Purnima |