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Lunar Eclipse 2023 Date, Sutak Time in India and How to watch Chandra Grahan tonight? – Times of India

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Lunar Eclipse 2023: Chandra Grahan, the rare celestial event is going to take place tonight, on October 28, 2023. This will be a celestial moment, which is going to be visible in India. Lunar Eclipse is considered an inauspicious event. This time, it will be a Partial Lunar Eclipse occurring on Sharad Purnima in the month of Ashwin under Ashwin Nakshatra and it is happening in Aries zodiac. Partial Lunar Eclipse happens, when only a portion of the Moon passes through the Earth’s shadow.

Lunar Eclipse October 2023: Date and Time

Lunar Eclipse Begins – October 29, 2023 – 01:05 AM
Lunar Eclipse Ends – October 29, 2023 – O2:24 AM

Sutak Time – October 28, 2023 – 02:50 PM to October 29, 2023 – 02:24 AM

Lunar Eclipse 2023: What is the Sutak Kaal Time in India?

Sutak time in India will start from October 28, 2023 at 02:50 PM and it will end on October 29, 2023 at 02:24 PM.
Lunar Eclipse 2023: What is Sutak Time?

As per Vedic astrology, Sutak period means the period that begins at the moment of the lunar eclipse’s touch and it ends when the Eclipse end. It is strictly prohibited to do any auspicious activity during this time. During this period, it is also prohibited to do idol worship, touching the idols of god, temple visit and performing auspicious ceremonies like Marriage, Engagements, Griha Pravesh and Mundan etc.
Lunar Eclipse 2023: Is it a Hunter Moon or Blood Moon?

No, it is not be a Blood Moon and this is not have reddish tinge, which is associated with the blood moon as it is a Partial Lunar Eclipse. As per the information, it is a Hunter’s Moon as this is a Full Moon after the Harvest Moon.

Lunar Eclipse 2023: As per Astrology, does Lunar Eclipse affect human lives?
Yes, every time when some celestial planetary changes happens, it affects human lives in many ways emotionally, mentally and physically. Recently we have seen the Solar Eclipse happened but that was not visible in India and after a gap of a week now people are going to witness this Lunar Eclipse which would be visible in India. Chandra Grahan are never an auspicious activities, they are considered an inauspicious due to the influence of Rahu on Moon. Moon is a soft and feminine planet whereas Rahu is a demon and considered as a demon. So whenever they come together in any form, there is a Moon Eclipse.

Moon represents water, mind, mother, mood, emotions and feelings so whenever there is this kind of situation, it will automatically affect human beings. It will occur on Sharad Purnima in the Ashwin Month under Ashwin Nakshatra which is also not a good combination. So, people are suggested to be more careful and take proper precautions this time.

Lunar Eclipse 2023: Is it visible in India?

This Chandra Grahan is visible from everywhere, where the Moon is above the Horizon at that time. It will be visible in all parts of India, including other parts of the world i.e., Asia, Russia, Africa, America, Europe, Antarctica and Oceania. People would be able to witness the Moon Eclipse at midnight. The maximum will occur at October 29, 2023 – 01:45 AM IST and the 12 percent of the moon will be covered by the shadow of the Earth.

Lunar Eclipse 2023: Do’s and Don’ts

1. Avoid looking at Moon during eclipse as it is not considered auspicious.
2. Pregnant women should not sleep during Lunar Eclipse.
3. Pregnant women should not carry any sharp object such as scissors, blade, needles, knife at the the time of Lunar Eclipse.
4. People are advised to do Mantra Jaap (Om Namah Shivaye, Maha Mrityunjay Mantra).
5. People should avoid eating and drinking during this period.
6. Recite – Hanuman Chalisa and Vishnu Sahastranaam.
7. Sprinkle Gangajal once the Eclipse ends.
8. Pregnant women must keep a coconut in their lap during eclipse and afterwards leave it in the flowing water.
9. If possible then take a holy dip in Ganga river after Chandra Grahan.
10. People should donate these things after Chandra Grahan – raw salt, any type of grain or mixture of 7 types of grain, ghee, clothes to needy or poor people and sweeper.

Lunar Eclipse 2023: Remedies to get rid of the bad effects of Chandra Grahan
1. People are advised to be calm and do Meditation by Chanting ‘Om’.
2. Those who always feel anxiety and panics, they are advised to listen to Mantras and try to be positive by generating positive thoughts.
3. Keep yourself hydrated by drink plenty of water and avoid drinking water during Chandra Grahan.
4. If its possible then take a holy bath after Eclipse and if its not possible then sprinkle gangajal all over your body after Eclipse. It will help to cleanse your body and wipe away all the negativity.
5. Reading any holy book such as Bhagavad Gita, Ramacharitmanas, Sundar Kand, Hanuman Chalisa is considered auspicious and help your to maintain the positivity around you.

Lunar Eclipse 2023: Chant these Mantras to remove negative effects of Chandra Grahan

1. Om Shram Shreem Shrom Sah Chandramase Namah..!!2. Om Bhur Bhuvah Swaha Amritangaye Vidmahe..Kalaarupaye Dheemahi Tanno Somo Prachodyat..!!3. Om Shreem Shreem Chandramase Namah..!!4. Om Aim Kleem Somaye Namah..!!
Lunar Eclipse 2023: FAQs

  1. When is the last Lunar Eclipse 2023?The last Lunar Eclipse will occur tonight i.e., on Sharad Purnima in the month of Ashwin on October 28, 2023.
  2. Is the last Lunar Eclipse be visible in India?Yes, the last and partial lunar eclipse will be visible in India.
  3. What is the time of Lunar Eclipse 2023?Lunar Eclipse will star on October 29, 2023 at 01:05 AM and it will end at October 29, 2023 – 01:24 AM.

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