Traditional Indian Seasons and Knowledge

Vocabulary flashcards covering the six traditional Indian seasons, calendar month alignments, and historical references.

Vasanta

The traditional Indian spring season corresponding to the Indian months Chaitra-Vaishakha and Gregorian months March-April.

Grishma

The traditional Indian summer season corresponding to the Indian months Jyeshtha-Ashadha and Gregorian months May-June.

Varshā

The traditional Indian monsoon season corresponding to the Indian months Shravaṇa-Bhadrapada and Gregorian months July-August.

Sharad

The traditional Indian early autumn season corresponding to the Indian months Ashvina-Kartika and Gregorian months September-October.

Hemanta

The traditional Indian late autumn season corresponding to the Indian months Margashirsha-Pausha and Gregorian months November-December.

Shishira

The traditional Indian winter season corresponding to the Indian months Magha-Phalguna and Gregorian months January-February.

Traditional Indian Seasons

A division of the 12 astronomical months into six distinct seasons, with each season lasting about two months.

Kautilya's Arthashastra

A historical text containing records of scientific measurements of rainfall and their practical application in managing revenue and relief efforts.