Ritu (Sanskrit: ऋतु) means "season" in different ancient Indian calendars used in India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka. There are six ritus (also transliterated ritu) or seasons.
Springtime, called Vasant Ritu, is considered the king of seasons for its mild, pleasant weather across much of India. In 2019, Vasant Ritu began on February 18 and ended on April 20. The Hindu months of Chaitra and Baisakh fall during this season.
Ritu means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit, the history of ancient India, Marathi, Hindi. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page.
Ritu can be defined as a period characterized by specific climatic conditions and natural phenomena. In Hindu philosophy, Ritu represents the seasonal cycles that influence agriculture, festivals, and daily life, embodying the principle of change and continuity.
In Hindu mythology, "ritu" represents the six seasons of the year. People named Ritu are often associated with qualities such as beauty, grace, and adaptability, reflecting the changing nature of seasons.
Ritu (Sanskrit: ऋतु, romanized: ṛtú, lit. 'period') in Vedic Sanskrit refers to a fixed or appointed time, especially the proper time for sacrifice (yajna) or ritual in Vedic Religion. The word is so used in the Rigveda, the Yajurveda and the Atharvaveda.
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Vedic rishis have further divided these into 6 ritus. They are: High school science class taught us that Spring (Vasant) starts when the earth's tilt is neighter facing sun nor away from sun. There are twice in a year when this situation arises these points are called equinoxes.