Six Seasons of Bengal
Summer
Grishmo
Months
The hottest season in Bengal, marked by scorching heat, mangoes, and the celebration of Bengali New Year (Pohela Boishakh).
Characteristics
- Extreme heat
- Mango season
- Nor'wester storms
- Bengali New Year
Monsoon
Borsha
Months
The monsoon proper — days of downpour, swollen rivers, and fields turning green almost overnight. This is also peak hilsa season.
Characteristics
- Heavy rainfall
- Flooding
- Hilsa fish season
- Lush greenery
Autumn
Shorot
Months
A season of clear skies, white clouds, and the fragrance of shiuli flowers. Durga Puja, the biggest Hindu festival, is celebrated.
Characteristics
- Clear skies
- Shiuli flowers
- Durga Puja
- Pleasant weather
Late Autumn
Hemonto
Months
The harvest season when new rice is celebrated with Nabanna festival. Morning mist and dew create a beautiful atmosphere.
Characteristics
- Harvest time
- Nabanna festival
- Morning mist
- New rice celebration
Winter
Sheet
Months
The coldest season with chilly mornings and nights. Known for date juice (khejur ras), pitha (rice cakes), and Poush Mela.
Characteristics
- Cold weather
- Date juice season
- Pitha festival
- Victory Day (Dec 16)
Spring
Boshonto
Months
The mildest stretch of the year, when shimul and palash bloom. Pohela Falgun, Holi, and International Mother Language Day (Feb 21) all fall in these two months.
Characteristics
- Flowers blooming
- Holi festival
- Mother Language Day
- Pleasant temperature