Seasons (ऋतुएं)
The traditional Indian calendar recognizes six seasons (ऋतुएं), each spanning about two months — more detailed than the four seasons common in Western calendars.
| Season | Hindi | Roman | Roughly | Listen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | वसंत ऋतु | Vasant Ritu | March–April | |
| Summer | ग्रीष्म ऋतु | Grishma Ritu | May–June | |
| Monsoon | वर्षा ऋतु | Varsha Ritu | July–August | |
| Autumn | शरद ऋतु | Sharad Ritu | September–October | |
| Pre-winter | हेमंत ऋतु | Hemant Ritu | November–December | |
| Winter | शिशिर ऋतु | Shishir Ritu | January–February |
Useful phrases
- मुझे वर्षा ऋतु पसंद है। (mujhe varsha ritu pasand hai.) — I like the monsoon season.
- अभी कौन सी ऋतु है? (abhi kaun si ritu hai?) — What season is it now?
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