Chandra Grahan Events in India 2024: Pitru Paksha has already begun and the first Shraddha on 18th September will see the shadow of a lunar eclipse. This will be the last lunar eclipse of the year. It will be a partial lunar eclipse. In a partial lunar eclipse, only a portion of the moon is covered by the shadow of the earth. Astrologers say that this lunar eclipse will occur in the Pisces and Purvabhadrapada constellations. In this situation, people are worried about when and how to perform the ancestral baptism due to the lunar eclipse. Let us know how much impact this lunar eclipse will have on India and how much impact its shadow will have on Pitru Paksha.
When does a lunar eclipse occur?
The lunar eclipse on September 18th occurs on Pratipada Tithi, the first Shraddha. As per astrological calculations, it will last from 06.12 am to 10.17 am. The duration of the lunar eclipse is 05 hours and 04 minutes. During this period, the lunar eclipse will peak at 08.14 am.
Where can I see the lunar eclipse?
India will not be able to see the last lunar eclipse of the year. This lunar eclipse will be visible in South America, West Africa and Western European countries. Apart from this, it will also be visible from some places in the Indian Ocean, Atlantic Ocean and Antarctica.
Will India have a Sutak period?
When the lunar eclipse is visible in India, its Sutak period starts 9 hours earlier. Since the lunar eclipse on September 18 is not visible in India. Therefore, its Sutak period is also invalid here. It will not affect any work in daily life.
How to perform Shraddha of ancestors during lunar eclipse?
According to religious beliefs, solar eclipses are inauspicious events. When two solar eclipses occur 15 days apart, their effects are further enhanced. There will be two solar eclipses this Pitrupaksha. Apart from the lunar eclipse on September 18, there will also be a solar eclipse on the last Shraddha day on October 2. In this case, some special things must be remembered while performing Pind Daan of ancestors on the first and last Shraddha.
The first Shraddha falls on September 18th as the lunar eclipse, so Pind Daan is performed only after the Mokshakaal is over on this day. People who are performing the first Shraddha on Pitru Paksha should prepare for the Shraddha rituals during the eclipse. Then after the eclipse period is over, the Shraddha rituals are performed.
What not to do during a lunar eclipse
1. Don’t get angry during the lunar eclipse. The next 15 days can be dangerous for you due to anger.
2. Do not eat during the lunar eclipse. In addition, chanting puja is also considered prohibited.
3. During the lunar eclipse, it is not advisable to go to deserted places or crematoriums. Negative forces dominate during this period.
4. It is not advisable to start any new work during a lunar eclipse. It is believed that there will be more negative energy during a solar eclipse.
5. Husbands and wives should avoid physical contact during the eclipse period. Doing so will destroy the happiness and peace of your family.
What to do during a lunar eclipse
1. During the lunar eclipse, just chanting the mantra will be counted as ten times the reward.
2. After the lunar eclipse, take a bath in pure water and give alms to the poor.
3. After the lunar eclipse, the whole house should be purified. By doing this, all the negative forces in the house will disappear.
4. During a solar eclipse, donating grass to cows, food to birds, and clothes to the poor will bring multiple merits.
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