Chandra Grahan 2026: In Hindu traditions, a lunar eclipse is considered a powerful time for spiritual purification. Many people meditate along with chanting the name during lunar eclipse.

It is said that they remove negative energy and give blessings of balance in life. Let us know when the first lunar eclipse will occur in the year 2026.,

When will the first lunar eclipse occur in India?

There will be a total of four lunar eclipses in the year 2026, but only one of these lunar eclipses will be visible in India, which makes this lunar eclipse special.

Lunar eclipse 2026 date and days

The first lunar eclipse in 2026 will occur on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The special thing is that this eclipse is going to take place on the day of Holika Dahan i.e. Chhoti Holi, due to which its religious importance increases even more.

timing of lunar eclipse 2026

Penumbra phase begins at noon 2:16 at o’clock

Umbral phase begins at 3:21 pm

Maximum eclipse from 6:26 pm to 6:46 pm

End of umbral phase at 6:46 pm

Penumbra phase ends at 7:52 pm

Since this eclipse will be visible in India, traditional religious guidelines related to lunar eclipse will definitely be followed.

Sutak period during lunar eclipse

The time before the solar or lunar eclipse, Sutak period, is considered inauspicious, which lasts till the end of the eclipse. During this time people usually avoid doing some tasks.

If the lunar eclipse 2026 is visible in India, it will also be considered as Sutak period.

• Sutak period starts at 9.39 am
• End of Sutak period at 6.46 pm
• The rules of Sutak can be relaxed for children, elderly, pregnant women and sick people.
• Relaxation time of Sutak period is from 3.28 pm to 6.46 pm

Follow these rules during Sutak period

One should avoid cooking or eating.

Keep the doors of temples closed.

Prohibition from organizing any auspicious events and ceremonies.

Maintain physical and mental purity.

Prayer, chanting and meditation should be done.

It should be kept in mind that the practices associated with Sutak may differ across regions and family traditions, and people follow these practices and traditions according to their beliefs.

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