Chandra Grahan 2024: The last and second lunar eclipse of the year 2024 is going to take place on the full moon day of Bhadrapad Purnima. On this day, the first Shradh of Pitru Paksha (Pitru Paksha 2024) will also be there. However, from a religious point of view, the event of eclipse is not considered auspicious, hence special caution needs to be taken at this time.
Chandra Grahan 2024 Date, Time and Sutak period (Chandra Grahan 2024 Date timing and sutak in India)
The second lunar eclipse of the year will take place on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. The eclipse will begin at 06:11 am Indian time and will end at 10:17 am. However, this will be a partial lunar eclipse, which will not be visible in India.
Due to it being invisible in India, its Sutak Kaal is also not valid here. But this eclipse will be visible in many countries like Europe, Australia, Africa, Atlantic, Pacific, Antarctic and North, West and North America.
In Hinduism and Jyotish, lunar eclipse is considered inauspicious. Therefore, doing certain tasks is prohibited at this time. However, this eclipse will not be visible in India. Therefore, Sutak will not be valid here and there will be no restrictions on religious activities. But still, it is important to take some precautions during the eclipse. Because on this day, there will be the first Shradh of Pitru Paksha and pregnant women should also take special care during the eclipse.
The effect of Rahu and Ketu increases during the eclipse
According to astrology, the influence of Rahu-Ketu increases on the earth during the eclipse. Therefore, many tasks including auspicious tasks are prohibited at this time and ignoring them can lead to adverse consequences. Therefore, know which tasks should be avoided during lunar eclipse.
Do not do these things during lunar eclipse
- Do not perform any religious activities during the lunar eclipse and do not touch the idols of gods and goddesses.
- The first Shradh of Pitru Paksha will be on the day of lunar eclipse. In such a situation, perform Pind Daan, Shradh or Tarpan for ancestors only after the Mokshakaal of the eclipse ends.
- Do not touch Tulsi during the eclipse, nor perform Tulsi Puja or offer water.
- During the eclipse one should avoid eating, going out, sleeping etc.
- Pregnant women should not use sharp objects during the eclipse and should not go alone to deserted places.
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