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- Grishma is the Sanskrit word meaning summer.
- It is one of the six seasons (ritu) prevalant in India.
- It lasts two months i.e. Jyeshtha and Ashadha which fall between Mid-May to Mid-July.
- It marks the onset of hot and humid summers in India.
- The lakes and rivers are dried up, the plants are lifeless.
- It is the season of exhaustion, lethargy, dehydration and lack of energy.
- Days are longer than nights during this season.
- Summer comes at the end of spring and it ends at the onset of winters.
- Many fruits like mango, litchi etc are available during this season.
- Students enjoy this season as schools remain closed during summers.