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What has happened? According to Hinduism and Vedic astrology, the hottest 9 days of the year are called &8216;Nautapa&8217; It is said. This year Nautapa will start from 25th May and continue till 2nd June 2026. This is the time when Sun God enters Rohini Nakshatra. The lord of Rohini Nakshatra is Moon, which is considered a symbol of coolness. When the Sun comes into this constellation, it absorbs the coolness of the Moon, due to which the temperature of the Earth increases drastically and the Sun in its fierce form rains fire.

Often people are troubled by the heat of Nautapa, but according to folk beliefs and science of nature, this heat is extremely necessary. If there is no severe heat or heat wave during these 9 days of Nautapa, then the balance of nature may get disturbed. There is a popular saying regarding this…

This proverb can be understood this way:

• Important to control insects and rats: If the heat wave does not subside in the first two days, the number of rats increases drastically. If the heat subsides in the next two days, ‘Katra’ Like crop destroying insects proliferate.
• Helpful in preventing locusts and diseases: After this, as the heat increases, the intense sunlight destroys the eggs of locusts and kills the germs that cause fever, which is very important for us.
• Protection from poisonous creatures and storms: If the temperature remains normal these days, the number of poisonous creatures like snakes and scorpions increases. The heat of the last days of Nautapa creates a balance by preventing future destructive storms.

9 important rules of Nautapa: what to do and what not to do

The scriptures and Ayurveda have prescribed some strict rules for these 9 days so that the human body and mind can tolerate this intense heat. For this, these measures are suggested…

• Worship and extracts of Sun God: During these days, one should wake up early in the morning and offer water to the Sun God from a copper pot. Due to this, positive energy is transmitted in the body and the blessings of Sun God remain.
• Great virtue of donating water: Donating water is considered the greatest virtue in Nautapa. Providing water to the passers-by, providing water to the thirsty and donating earthen pots or water jugs pacifies Surya Dosha.
• water wastage And Pyau: According to elders, wasting water during these days is a sin. It has been said that it is mandatory to keep water on the roof for the birds and make drinking arrangements for the animals.
• Protection from afternoon sun: According to Ayurveda, strong afternoon sunlight can disturb the balance of the body. Do not go out without any reason and if it is necessary to go out, then go out only by covering your head and face.
• Caution in eating habits (avoiding tamasic food): Meat, alcohol, garlic, onion and excessive chilli-spicy food should be avoided during these 9 days. Eating brinjal is also prohibited in the scriptures during this period because it can increase the body temperature.
• Uses of earthen pot: Drinking water from an earthen pot instead of cold water from the fridge is best for health. It not only cools the throat but also protects from diseases.
• Choice of clothes: Dark colored clothes like black and blue absorb more heat from the sun. Therefore, during Nautapa one should wear only cotton and light colored clothes.
• Protection of Nature: Cutting or damaging lush green trees is prohibited on these days. It is believed that at this time nature is in a very fragile state, hence it is our duty to protect it.
• Service to life is paramount: According to Sanatan tradition, serving helpless animals and birds provides inexhaustible virtue during Nautapa.

Seen in this way, Nautapa is not just a time of scorching heat, but it is a means of purification of nature and preparation for the coming seasons. If we follow the rules of correct eating habits and prevention, then this ‘Maha-Tapa’ It works to protect us and our earth from upcoming crises. Hope you will spend this period with full understanding and service.