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Nautapa 2026: When is Nautapa starting? Know what special measures to take in 9 days

Sanjeev Kumar | May 18, 2026 8:24 PM CST

Remedies to avoid: Nautapa means nine days of extreme heat. The nine days of Nautapa begin when the Sun God enters Rohini Nakshatra in the month of Jyeshtha. During this time the direct rays of the sun fall on the earth. The energy of Sun God is very strong in Nautapa. This is the reason why Sun God rains scorching heat at this time. Along with the scorching heat, heat wave also prevails in Nautapa.

In Hindu religion and astrology, the days of Nautapa are considered special for charity. Some special measures are also taken during Nautapa. It is believed that these measures please the Sun God and his blessings make life happy, so let us know when the nine days of Nautapa are starting this time. Also know what measures should be taken in Nautapa?

When does Nautapa start?

This time Nautapa is going to start from 25th May. It will end on June 2. During these nine days, Sun God will rain fire from the sky.

Nautapa remedies

Offer water to Sun God: During all the 9 days of Nautapa, wake up every morning before sunrise, take bath and wear clean clothes. After this, take pure water in a copper pot. Mix red flowers, some Akshat and sugar candy in water. Then stand facing east and offer water to the Sun God. While offering water to Sun God, chant the mantra Om Suryay Namah.

Recite 'Aditya Hridaya Stotra' or 'Gayatri Mantra': During Nautapa, recite Aditya Hridaya Stotra or Gayatri Mantra daily. It is believed that doing this provides mental strength and increases self-confidence.

Donate: During these nine days, especially on Sundays, donate red clothes, wheat, jaggery or copper utensils to any poor or needy person. By doing this the Sun defect in the horoscope gets eliminated. Increases fame and respect.

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Varun Kumar

Varun Kumar has been a part of the journalism world for the last five years. In the year 2021, he completed his studies in Mass Communication from Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication. After this, he started journalism with Prabhasakshi News website and then became a part of ABP News. Now working with the Dharma team of TV9 Digital.