Surya Grahan 2025: The solar eclipse of 21–22 September 2025 in India will not be visible, so there is no compulsion on travel from a religious point of view. Nevertheless, eclipse has been described as an inauspicious period in the scriptures. If it is possible to postpone the journey, then it can be traveling with Surya Mantra, Dan and Vigilance.
Eclipse and classical recognition
Eclipse in Indian scriptures is considered a symbol of the struggle of gods and asuras. Skanda Purana and Narada Samhita clearly states that Eclipse
That is, the deeds performed during the eclipse period do not get full results, they become fruitless or less fruitful. For this reason, the scriptures have advised to avoid travel, new work, marriage, deal or investment during the eclipse period.
Solar eclipse of 21–22 September 2025: What is special?
- Time (IST): 21 September night 10:59 pm to 22 September early 3:23 pm
- Status of Sun and Moon: Both will be in Virgo zodiac
- constellation: Uttarafalguni
- Visibility in India: Will not appear (will be seen mainly in Australia, New Zealand and Southern Hemisphere)
Since it will not be visible in India, the sutak will not apply here. That is, temples will be open and there is no restriction in religious rituals.
Astrological argument
According to astrology, the eclipse is a state of energy imbalance of the Sun and Moon. This can affect mental stability, decision ability and traveling.
Due to the eclipse in Virgo, there is confusion in the journey, small and big obstacles and mental discomfort. The result of a new journey or new deal made during the eclipse period is not expected.
If the journey is for religious places or charity, then it can be partly beneficial.
- Travel and tradition: Why is it considered inauspicious?
- Fear of sutak: During visual eclipse, there is a possibility of negative waves in the atmosphere.
- Balance of nature: Covering the rays of the sun affects the body and mind. Therefore, the journey of the long route was considered insecure.
- Experimental cause: In ancient times, the journey was stopped during the eclipse in view of the road safety, lights and lack of food.
Modern approach
In today’s era, scientists believe that eclipse is only astronomical event. Rail, air and bus services run normal. This eclipse will not be visible in India, so neither traffic will stop nor normal activities will be stopped. If you have religious faith, you can avoid travel for mental peace.
remedy: What to do if you have to travel? Prior to the journey, chant ॐ Khur: Surya Namah Mantra 11 times. Fill water in a copper vessel and offer arghya to the sun. While leaving the house, eat jaggery or sweet. On completion of the journey, donate it to a poor person.
Amount of effect
- Mesh: Avoid a long journey during the eclipse period. Mental stress may increase. Remedy: Hanuman Chalisa’s recitation.
- Taurus: Small distance travel possible, but avoid big deals. Remedy: Offer red flowers to Goddess Lakshmi.
- Gemini: Travel barriers and expenses may increase. Remedy: Offer water to basil.
- Cancer: If there is a plan to travel abroad, then delay a little. Remedy: Offer water on Shivling.
- Lion: Eclipse can give mental discomfort, drive the vehicle carefully. Remedy: Provide food to the poor.
- Virgo: There is an eclipse in your own zodiac, the best to postpone the journey. Remedy: Chant Surya Mantra.
- Libra: Normal travel auspicious, but do not travel related to investment. Remedy: Donation of white clothes.
- Scorpio: Family can travel with family, but pay attention to health. Remedy: Chanting of Mars Beej Mantra.
- Sagittarius: Religious travel fruitful, avoid commercial travel. Remedy: Vishnu Sahasranama text.
- Capricorn: Fatigue and expenses in remote trips. Remedy: Orbit of Peepal tree.
- Aquarius: Suddenly plans may deteriorate, be patient. Remedy: Chanting Shani Mantra.
- Pisces: Avoid sea, waterways travel, otherwise be cautious. Remedy: Give food to the aquatic creatures.
This solar eclipse in India is not visible, so there is no restriction on traveling religiously. Astrological, it is better to avoid a new beginning and long journey in the eclipse period. If the journey is mandatory then the eclipse defects can make peace with mantras, arghya and charity.
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