Chandra Grahan
📅 16 May 2022
total lunar
Visibility Details: Not Visible in India
⏱ Eclipse Timings (IST)
⏳ Start Time
07:02 AM
16 May 2022
⭐ Maximum Phase
09:41 AM
16 May 2022
⌛ End Time
12:20 PM
16 May 2022
ℹ️ Sutak Timing & Info
This eclipse is not visible in India, so traditional Sutak rules and guidelines do not apply.
🕉 Significance
Chandra Grahan (Total Lunar Eclipse). Scientifically, this occurs when Earth aligns between the Sun and Moon, casting a shadow on the lunar surface. Traditionally, a period of rest and worship.
📍 Visibility Details: Not visible from India.
📋 Guidelines & Precautions
✅ Do's During Eclipse
- Engage in meditation, silent prayers, or mantra chanting to focus mental energy.
- Take a purifying bath once the eclipse fully concludes.
- Offer charity, food, or clothes to those in need after the eclipse period.
- Keep food grains safe by placing Tulsi (Basil) leaves on them before Sutak starts.
❌ Don'ts During Eclipse
- Do not consume cooked meals during the eclipse or Sutak period.
- Do not look directly at the Sun during a Solar Eclipse without safety glasses.
- Avoid starting new business ventures or major auspicious activities.
- Pregnant women should avoid using sharp tools (knives, scissors) or going outdoors.
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