Varsha Ritu is the traditional Indian name for the monsoon season, which typically lasts from June to September.

Traditional methods of predicting the monsoon include observing the behavior of animals, studying the movement of clouds, and analyzing weather patterns. Modern meteorological instruments are not a traditional method.

The behavior of cuckoos is traditionally observed to predict the arrival of the monsoon. It is believed that the call of the cuckoo signifies the beginning of the monsoon season.

Dakshin Pawan is the traditional Indian name for the southwest monsoon, which brings most of the rainfall to India.

Traditional methods of conserving water during the monsoon season include building check dams, constructing rainwater harvesting structures, and using drip irrigation. Leaving fields fallow is not a traditional method.

Teej is a traditional Indian festival celebrated to mark the arrival of the monsoon. It is a festival of swings and dancing, and is celebrated by women.

Uttar Pawan is the traditional Indian name for the northeast monsoon, which brings rainfall to the eastern coast of India.

Traditional methods of forecasting the intensity of the monsoon include observing the behavior of ants, studying the movement of clouds, and analyzing weather patterns. Modern meteorological instruments are not a traditional method.

Dussehra is a traditional Indian festival celebrated to mark the end of the monsoon season. It is a festival of victory and is celebrated with great enthusiasm.

Purva Pawan is the traditional Indian name for the retreating monsoon, which brings rainfall to the eastern coast of India.

Traditional methods of storing water during the monsoon season include building tanks and reservoirs, and constructing underground storage structures. Drip irrigation is not a traditional method.

Ganesh Chaturthi is a traditional Indian festival celebrated to mark the onset of the southwest monsoon. It is a festival of Lord Ganesha, and is celebrated with great enthusiasm.

Sharad Ritu is the traditional Indian name for the period of transition between the monsoon and the dry season.

Traditional methods of protecting crops from the monsoon rains include building bunds and embankments, constructing drainage channels, and using mulching. Leaving fields fallow is not a traditional method.

Vasant Ritu is the traditional Indian name for the period of transition between the dry season and the monsoon.