In India, there are mainly six seasons as per the ancient Hindu calendar (the Lunisolar Hindu). The twelve months in a year are divided into six seasons of two-month duration each. These seasons include Vasant Ritu (Spring), Grishma Ritu (Summer), Varsha Ritu (Monsoon), Sharad Ritu (Autumn), Hemant Ritu (Pre-Winter) and Shishir Ritu (Winter). However, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), there are four seasons in India like other parts of the world.
The spring season in India is a season of two-month duration which are March and April. In the Hindu calendar, this season occurs in the months of Chaitra and Baisakh respectively.
Summer (Grishma Ritu)
It is also a two-month duration season that includes the months of May and June. As per the Hindu calendar, this season mainly occurs in Jyeshta and Aashaadha
Monsoon (Varsha Ritu)
It includes the months of July and August. As per the Hindu calendar, this season comes in the months of Shravana and Bhadrapada (Sawan and Bhado).
Autumn (Sharad Ritu)
The season of autumn comes in the months of September and October. As per the Hindu calendar, this season comes in Ashwin and Kartik months.
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