The last solar eclipse of the year 2024 is on the day of Pitru Amavasya, know what to do and what not to do during the eclipse.

Surya Grahan 2024:In Hindu religion, both solar and lunar eclipses are not considered auspicious. Recently, the last lunar eclipse of the year took place and now soon the last solar eclipse of this year is going to take place. That means the solar eclipse is going to occur on the night of 2nd October. Earlier this year, a solar eclipse had occurred on April 8.

But the solar eclipse occurring on October 2 is considered special in many ways. The biggest reason for this is that this day is Sarvapitri Amavasya. In such a situation, even though this solar eclipse will not be visible in India, the Sutak of the eclipse will be valid for those who live in America, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Peru and New Zealand.

According to astrologers, the time of Sutak period starts 12 hours before the solar eclipse. According to beliefs, the earth’s atmosphere gets polluted during the Sutak period. Necessary precautions should be taken to avoid inauspicious defects of Sutak. So let us now know when the solar eclipse is going to occur and whether Sutak period will be valid or not.

date and time

The last solar eclipse of the year is going to occur before Navratri i.e. on 2 October 2024. This day is also ‘Pitra Amavasya’. According to Indian time, the solar eclipse will start at 9.47 pm. The solar eclipse will end on October 3 at 3:17 am.

• what to do during solar eclipse

1. Chant the mantras of Sun God at the time of solar eclipse. Also, chanting Mahamrityunjaya Mantra proves fruitful for the person.
2. Take bath after the solar eclipse ends. Purify the entire house by spraying Ganga water.
3. After performing puja, donate to poor people as per your devotion.
4. Feed the birds.

• What not to do during solar eclipse

1. Do not cook food during solar eclipse. By doing this the food gets contaminated due to the influence of Rahu.
2. Apart from this, nothing should be consumed.
3. Keep the doors of the temple closed during the solar eclipse.
4. Do not touch the idols of Gods and Goddesses.
5. Worshiping is also strictly prohibited.
6. Do not speak ill of anyone during the eclipse.
7. Pregnant women should not go out of the house.