Nautapa 2026 Begins: What to Do and Avoid During the Hottest 9 Days

New Delhi: Nautapa 2026 has started from 25th May and will continue till 2nd June. According to astrology, when the Sun comes into Rohini Nakshatra, then Nautapa occurs. It is believed that these 9 days are the hottest days of the year. The sun is so strong that the ground starts heating up. Elders say that these days the influence of the Sun is greatest and the mercury reaches its highest.

What is considered auspicious to do in Nautapa?

In religion, giving water during the days of Nautapa has been considered the greatest virtue. It is very auspicious to install a water stall on the road and keep a pot of cold water for the passersby. Keep water and grains for animals and birds on the terrace, balcony or courtyard of the house. It is said that this brings blessings to the house. It is important to keep yourself cool. Drink plenty of watermelon, melon, cucumber, buttermilk, lassi, lemonade and mango water. In Sanatan tradition, donating Sattu, earthen pot, hand fan and umbrella on Nautapa is also considered very auspicious. If you give things to the poor to protect them from the sun, you get virtue.

What things should be avoided in these 9 days?

Experts say that one should avoid going out in strong sunlight between 12 noon and 4 pm. If absolutely necessary, cover your head and ears with a cloth or cap. The risk of heatstroke is highest during these hours.

Avoid fried, spicy and heavy food. In summer, digestion becomes weak and stomach upset may occur. According to religious beliefs, one should stay away from non-veg and alcohol these days. The mind remains calm and health also remains fine.

What is the mythological belief behind Nautapa?

It is said that the hotter the Nautapa, the better the monsoon will be. This is considered a cycle of nature. The hotter the earth, the more clouds will rain. From a religious point of view, worshiping Sun God and chanting mantras these days gives peace to the mind. Besides this, Surya Dosh in the horoscope also reduces. So this Nautapa, keep yourself hydrated, quench the thirst of others and stay away from the sun. If you can bear the heat then the coolness of the rain is also guaranteed.