The months of May and June are considered to be the peak time of summer in India. During this time, the cooing of the cuckoo is associated with many folk beliefs and environmental signs. The voice of the cuckoo (Kokila) during summer has special significance from folk tradition and astrological point of view. It has been associated with various types of predictions and signs, some of the major beliefs of which are as follows:
Effect of high position of the Sun and fire element: The Sun is in its high position in May-June, due to which the fire element remains dominant. In such a situation, the cooing of the cuckoo indicates that despite the scorching heat, the music and beauty of life is present in nature.
Sign of good monsoon: According to rural beliefs, if the cuckoo coos sweetly and continuously at this time, it is considered a sign of good monsoon coming.
Symbol of good news: If a person hears the first call of the cuckoo early in the morning during summer, it is associated with good news or the arrival of a new opportunity.
The breeding season of the cuckoo is from March to June. During this period, the male cuckoo makes sweet calls to attract the female. Therefore, its voice is heard more during this season. The cuckoo usually prefers to live on mango trees, and these trees are fruitful in summer, which also increases the activities of the cuckoo.
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