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_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Varsha , वर्षा | Monsoon | Shraavana (Sawan) and Bhadrapada (Bhado) | ~ July to September | Very hot, very humid and heavy monsoon rains; begins with the summer solstice. | Raksha Bandhan, Krishna Janmaashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Onam, Gurujonar Tithi |
| 4 | Sharad , शरद्, पतझड़ | Autumn | Ashwin (Kwar) and Kartika | ~ September to November | Mild temperatures; 19 to 22 degrees Celsius; Autumnal equinox occurs in the middle of this season. | Navaratri, Vijayadashami, Sharad Purnima, Bihu |
| 5 | Hemant , हेमन्त | Fall winter | Margashirsha (Agrahayana, Agahan) and Pausha (Poos) | ~ November to January | Very pleasant temperatures; generally, 20-25 degrees Celsius; ends with the winter solstice. | (mid-Winter celebration), Bihu, Deepavali, Kartik Poornima |
| 6 | Shishir , शिशिर | Winter | Magh and Phalguna (Phagun) | ~ January to March | Moderately cold, but pleasant during occasional sunshine; temperatures may decrease below 10 degrees Celsius.This season is typical to tropical and subtropical regions, because trees actually shed their leaves in this season in tropical areas; starts with the winter solstice. | Shivaratri, Shigmo, Pongal, Sankranthi |