Chandra Grahan (Lunar Eclipse) – 7th September 2025

 

Visibility & Timing

• Type: Total Lunar Eclipse (Blood Moon)
• Date: Saturday, 7th September 2025
• Visible in: India and several other regions
• Eclipse Duration: 3 hours 28 minutes
• Start Time: 9:58 PM IST
• Totality Phase: 11:01 PM to 12:23 AM IST
• End Time: 1:26 AM IST (8th September)

Sutak Period Details

• Sutak Start Time: 12:57 PM IST on 7th September
• Sutak End Time: 1:26 AM IST on 8th September
• Applicable Regions: Entire India (since eclipse is visible)

Traditional Restrictions During Sutak

• Temples remain closed; no idol worship or rituals
• Avoid cooking, eating, or drinking
• No hair or nail cutting
• Pregnant women should stay indoors and avoid sharp objects
• Tulsi or Durva leaves must be placed in stored food and water

Recommended Spiritual Practices

• Chant mantras like:
• Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
• Mahamrityunjaya Mantra
• Meditate and engage in introspection
• Avoid starting new ventures or travel
• After the eclipse:
• Take a ritual bath
• Sprinkle Ganga jal for purification
• Resume worship and offer charity