Chandra Grahan 2026: Lunar eclipse will occur in India tomorrow, Sutak period will start from this time…doors of temples will remain closed.

New Delhi : The first lunar eclipse of this year will be visible in the sky on Tuesday as a confluence of astronomy and religious beliefs. This is an important astronomical event. Which can be seen in many parts of India. However, in most areas of the country, people will be able to see only its last phase. Both pundits and scientists have shared their opinions regarding this eclipse. Where faithful people are linking it with Sutak period and charity. Whereas science is seeing it as a cosmic action.

The eclipse will end at 6:47 pm

Let us tell you that the lunar eclipse will start at 3:20 pm. Its peak i.e. Paramgras will be felt at 4:35 pm. The completion or salvation of the eclipse will happen at 6:47 pm. The total duration of this entire astronomical event will be approximately three hours 27 minutes. In India, this eclipse will become visible in the evening with the rising of the moon. Due to which the evening view will be quite picturesque and very special for the curious.

Sutak period starts nine hours earlier

According to religious beliefs. Sutak period starts just nine hours before the lunar eclipse. On this basis, Sutak will become effective from 6:20 am on March 3. During Sutak period, the doors of temples are closed and any kind of auspicious or auspicious activities are prohibited. Only after the salvation of the eclipse, the temples will be purified and the devotees will be able to have darshan again. Sutak period has great importance from religious point of view.

Also very auspicious for spiritual progress

Religious experts believe that the eclipse period is not just a time of sutak and prohibition. Rather, it is also very auspicious for spiritual progress. Mantras chanted during eclipse. Remembrance of God and special practices are considered manifold fruitful. At this time, people resort to meditation for charity and mental peace. It is believed that the prayers offered at this time become a great basis in protecting the person from negative energy and providing mental strength.

Clearly visible between 6:20 and 6:47 p.m.

For people living in India, this eclipse will be clearly visible between 6:20 pm to 6:47 pm. As soon as the moon comes above the horizon. The remaining portion of the eclipse will be visible with the naked eye. However, it will not be visible uniformly across India. But the view of the final salvation period will be available in most parts of the country. This changed form of the moon in the evening twilight will be very amazing for photography lovers also.

What is scientific perspective?

Seen from a scientific point of view, lunar eclipse is a completely natural and safe astronomical phenomenon. No special glasses or binoculars are required to see it. You can see it completely safely with the naked eye. Science calls it Surya. Considers the process of the Earth and the Moon coming into a straight line. Where Aastha watches it carefully. At the same time, scientific curiosity accepts it as a golden opportunity to understand the mysteries of the universe.