Chandra Grahan (Lunar Eclipse) 2023: Date and Time in India
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A lunar eclipse, also known as Chandra grahan in India, is an celestial event that happens when the Moon moves into the Earth’s shadow, it causes the Moon appearance that turns it to be darkened. This kind of alignment generally happens during an eclipse season, approximately in duration of every six months; during the full moon phase, it occurs when the Moon’s orbital plane comes close to the plane of the Earth’s orbit.
In a nutshell, during Chandra grahan the moon comes between the sun and the earth and turns out to be more darkened.
The next Chandra grahan is taking place on October 28, 2023 and it will also be visible in India. The eclipse will start at 11:31 PM and will end at 2:24 AM on October 29, 2023. Impact of this chandra grahan can be effective at 1:45 AM on the same day on October 29, 2023.
Keep a track what to do or what to not during Chandra Grahan:
- What to do:
- You can chant mantras or listen devotional or bhakti songs
- Do some charity during this period
- Meditate your isht devta
- Drop tulsi leaves in your sattvic food ( pure and light)
- You can also rest and sleep
- What to not do:
- Eating or drinking if not necessary
- Cutting your hair or nails
- Start any new task in this period
- Travel long distances
Sutak Kaal
Sutak Kaal is an inauspicious occasion that is observed before and after a lunar eclipse. During this period, we should avoid doing activities that are considered to be prohibited or haphazard for us.
This Sutak Kaal during Chandra Grahan on October 28, 2023, will commence at 9:15 PM and will end at 3:36 AM on October 29, 2023. As you are told above it happens before and after the Chandra Grahan.
What to do during Sutak Kaal
- You can chant religious or serene mantras and listen devotional songs
- Do the meditation by remembering your ishta devata
- Read religious texts for instance; Ramayana, Mahabharata
- Try to be at home and spend time with your family and friends
What to avoid during Sutak Kaal
- Avoid eating or drinking any food item
- Avoid things like cutting your hair or nails
- Avoid starting any new thing in this period
- Avoid travelling long distance routes
Some scientific significance of Chandra Grahan
Lunar eclipses are significant celestial phenomena that can provide valuable information about the Earth-Moon system during this particular time. Through multiple research, and studies we got to know the way that the Moon’s light is affected by the Earth’s shadow during the Chandra Grahan period, scientists can do more research over the Moon’s composition and atmosphere.
Cultural significance of Chandra Grahan
Chandra Grahans have been observed and commemorated all across the world for centuries. In each culture, lunar eclipses are believed to have a deep-rooted spiritual and astrological significance. For instance, according to the Hindu astrology, lunar eclipses are the time to believe in bringing some great change and transformation in lives.