Ritu
ऋतु
RIH-too
Ritu (ऋतु) is a Sanskrit-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a season in the Indian subcontinent, traditionally six in number. In crosswords it is the 4-letter answer RITU (4).
Meaning & usage
In the Indian subcontinent, 'Ritu' refers to a season, and traditionally, there are six ritus in a year: Vasant (spring), Grishma (summer), Varsha (monsoon), Sharad (autumn), Hemant (pre-winter), and Shishir (winter). The concept of ritus is deeply embedded in Indian culture and is often referenced in literature and festivals.
In a sentence
Each Ritu brings its own unique beauty and challenges to the Indian landscape.
Ritu as a crossword answer
Ritu is a 4-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A season in the Indian subcontinent, traditionally six in number” (4)
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