Nautapa 2024, Know how to please Surya Dev
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When will Nautapa start in 2024?
Nautapa starts when Sun God enters into the Rohini Nakshatra. Nautapa means those 9 days when the Sun and Earth are the closest and it is the peak summer season in North India.
Because the Sun and the Earth are closest to each other, the Sun’s rays fall directly upon the Earth’s surface leading to a rise in the temperature.
However, Nautapa is also considered very special from an astrological and scientific point of view also, apart from the many religious beliefs related to Nautapa. Apart from this, these 9 days are also special to get the blessings of Sun God or Surya Dev. If the Sun planet is strong in the horoscope of a person, then that person makes a lot of progress in their life and also attain, fame and prestige.
Nautapa 2024
Nautapa is celebrated every year at the beginning of Jyeshtha month. Usually this time falls in the last half of the month of May. During this time, when the Sun leaves Kritika Nakshatra and enters Rohini Nakshatra, it marks the beginning of Nautapa. The Sun remains in Rohini Nakshatra for 15 days and the earth becomes extremely hot during its first 9 days. This period is called Nautapa.
From a scientific point of view, in the last week of May, the distance between the Sun and the Earth becomes the smallest in the year, due to which there is intense heat over major part of the Earth during this time.
This year Nautapa will last from 25th May to 2nd June. The Sun God will enter Rohini Nakshatra on May 25 at 3.16 am. After this, on June 2, the Sun will enter Mrigashira Nakshatra. It is believed that if it is very hot during Nautapa then there is a good chance of good rainfall that year and there is no frost.
Things to keep in mind during Nautapa
Since Nautapa falls in the peak summer season and lasts for 9 days therefore, large parts of the Earth face intense heat during this period with temperatures rising exponentially. Several places have to face a severe heat wave during this time which can cause discomfort to the people and even lead to death. Therefore, it is advised not to go out in the afternoon during the 9 days of Nautapa. Also, to keep the body cool during this period, it is advised to drink mango juice, sattu and wood apple juice. The body should be kept covered to protect it from heatstroke.
How to please Sun God in Nautapa?
In astrology, Sun has been called the king of the planets. Sun is the factor of success, fame, health and fatherhood. To strengthen the Sun in one’s horoscope, doing some measures during Naupata can be very beneficial.
- One should wear more red and saffron colored clothes during Nautapa.
2. Respect your father, government and those in administrative positions.