“For last two months, mercury has not crossed the 45 degrees Celsius mark in Nagpur division. From May 25, Sun will enter Rohini Nakshatra at 8.40 am through a vehicle a ram (Mendha) and it will be a start of Nautapa in Nagpur region,” says noted astrologer Dr Anil Vaidya. “Nautapa is period of nine nights when the Sun is closest to Earth, which usually causes severe heat and hot weather almost in all states of India or other countries as well. When Sun gets entered in the constellation of the Moon (Rohini), Moon usually travels to 9 Nakashtras and start grabbing the heat, that is why it is called Nautapa which usually bring inconsistent warm weather and heat in weather. It has been said that whenever Moon during these transits causes rain. It gives the signal for the upcoming days that the monsoon will bring low rainfall, which is called the Rohini the beginning (in rural areas there is a phrase ‘Rohini Kari Bohini’),” he added. Dr Vaidya elaborated, “Over the years, it is observed that the temperature is increasing slowly in April and May. But, this year, many regions in the country witnessed storms, cyclone and rains.

 

The recent cyclone in Arabian sea has resulted in change in temperature in Nagpur region. The city as well as region witnessed humidity and rains till May 23. Now, after May 25, because of Nautapa effect, the temperature will increase above 45 degrees Celsius.” These 9 days are like 9 days of pregnancy of clouds where, more the heat generated due to Sun and Moon movement more it can carry rain causing clouds for coming monsoon season. These 9 days are actually called as pregnancy clouds of the monsoon and Mother Earth bears it for goodwill of mankind. Because of extreme heat of Sun in Jala Tattva of Rohini Nakashtras, it increases cycle of condensation process from coastal regions. That’s the reason it is called ‘Monsoon Garabhdharan’ period.

 

“On the very first day of start of Nautapa, the Sun will rise is at 5.44 am while Sun will set at 6.54 pm. Sun will be in Tauras (Vrishabh) rashi at 9 degree 52 kala and 11 vikala. The duration of day will be more than 13 hours. Hence, the earth will get energy for more period. On June 2, mercury will enter in Vrishabh rashi and will combusted. This will be the end of Nautapa and start of monsoon,” Dr Vaidya stated.