Desk: The first lunar eclipse of the year occurred on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. According to Indian time, this lunar eclipse lasted from 3:20 pm to 6:46 pm. This lunar eclipse, with a duration of about 3 hours 26 minutes, was visible in many parts of India. The lunar eclipse will also be visible in India. Therefore, its Sutak period is also continuing, which will end with the eclipse. The lunar eclipse occurred in Leo and Purva Phalguni constellation. In India, this lunar eclipse was seen in ‘Prastodit’ form. The Sutak period of this eclipse started at 06.20 in the morning itself.
Special rules for the Sutak period of the eclipse were followed across the country. The doors of the temples remained closed. All religious activities including worship and eating at homes remained closed. The eclipse occurred in India along with the moonrise. This lunar eclipse was visible in partial form in India.
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The effect of eclipse remained only for 20 to 25 minutes in India
The complete lunar eclipse lasted from 4:34 pm to 5:33 pm. In India, this eclipse was visible only for about 20 to 25 minutes. In India, the eclipse occurred after 06:20 in the evening. As soon as the moon rose, the lunar eclipse was visible in many parts of India. After this, this lunar eclipse ended at 06:46 pm.
Timing of visibility of eclipse in these big cities including Delhi
- Delhi-NCR: 06:26 pm
- Prayagrag: 06:08 pm
- Kanpur: 06:14 pm
- Varanasi: 06:04 pm
- Patna: 05:55 in the evening
- Ranchi: 05:55 pm
- Kolkata: 05:43 pm
- Bhubaneswar: at 05:54
- Guwahati: 05:27 pm
- Chennai: 06:21 pm
- Bengaluru: 06:32 pm
- Hyderabad: 06:26 pm
- Itanagar: 05:07 pm
What to do during eclipse?
remember god
Chanting mantras, meditating and chanting bhajans and kirtans during the eclipse period are considered auspicious. You can chant Om Namah Shivay or the name of your favorite deity.
Light a lamp in the home temple
If possible, keep a lamp lit during the eclipse and pray for peace.
Pregnant women should take special care
According to religious beliefs, pregnant women should stay indoors and avoid using sharp objects.
What to do after the eclipse?
After the eclipse ends in the evening, first of all sprinkle Ganga water in the entire house. Take bath yourself and then prepare fresh food and consume it.
What not to do during eclipse?
avoid eating
According to the scriptures, eating food during the eclipse is considered prohibited. If necessary, add basil leaves to already prepared food.
avoid negative thinking
At this time, it is considered better to meditate on God with a calm mind.
don't argue with anyone
It is advised to avoid mental stress during the eclipse.
What does religious belief say?
From the religious point of view, lunar eclipse is considered a time for introspection and meditation. It is believed that chanting mantras and doing charity during this time gives special results. However, from a scientific point of view, a lunar eclipse is an astronomical phenomenon, when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon and its shadow falls on the Moon.
What to do after the eclipse?
After the eclipse ends, sprinkle Ganga water in the entire house and doing charity after bathing is considered very fruitful. Prepare fresh food and use basil leaves.
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