Lunar Eclipse 2019: Date and Sutak Time in India for Chandra Grahan
As per Hindu mythology, much before the partial lunar eclipse, the inauspicious time (Sutak Kaal) comes into consideration. During Sutak, no auspicious work is done. It is said that during Sutak, no prayers should be offered and food should not be prepared. Here's the Sutak Timing for June 17 Chandra Grahan.
India and other parts of the world will witness partial lunar eclipse or Chandra Grahan on July 16 and 17 night. The Partial lunar eclipse occurs when Earth moves between Sun and Moon, but the trio doesn't form a straight line in space. When this happens, the partial Moon surface is covered by the dark central part of the Earth's shadow, also known as Umbra. This Chandra Grahan is likely to be last lunar eclipse in India. It would also be visible in countries such as Australia, New Zealand, parts of Asia and Europe and most of South Africa. Watch the live stream of the partial lunar eclipse here.
The partial lunar eclipse will be visible across India, except some parts of Arunachal Pradesh. The penumbral eclipse will begin at 12:13 am on July 17 and the moon will enter Umbra from 1:31 am and will reach the maximum of partial lunar eclipse at 3 am. The Chandra Grahan will end around 4:39 am. The entire eclipse will be active for five hours and 34 minutes while the partial lunar eclipse will be for a duration of two hours and 58 minutes. Know Where and How to Watch Chandra Grahan on July 16.
As per Hindu mythology, much before the partial lunar eclipse, the inauspicious time (Sutak Kaal) comes into consideration. During Sutak, no auspicious work is done. It is said that during Sutak, no prayers should be offered and food should not be prepared. Know Date, Timings and Places From Where the Celestial Event of Chandra Grahan Will be Visible.
Date and Sutak time of Partial Chandra Grahan 2019 in India:
The partial lunar eclipse will be witnessed on July 17, but the sutak will begin on July 16 at 4:30 pm, nine hours before the partial lunar eclipse.
As per rituals, during Sutak, people avoid consuming food and even throw away food which has been prepared during the occurrence, believing that it may worsen their health. Some people also prefer to consume food after the eclipse as they consider the moment harmful. It is also said that Tulsi plant should not be touched. But over time, many people have stopped following these rituals.
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