Lunar Eclipse: Lunar eclipse on Bhadrapada Purnima after 17 days, know the time of Sutak Kaal in the afternoon..

Chandra Grahan 2025 Sutak Kaal Timing: The last lunar eclipse of the year 2025 is going to take place on the full moon date of Bhadrapada month, and this date is on Sunday, 7th September. Also, from this day, Pitru Paksha or Shradhkarma is going to start, which is considered very important from the astrological point of view. Since this eclipse will be visible in India, the Sutak period of this eclipse will be valid, so if you are doing Shradh Karma on the day of Bhadrapada Purnima, then it will be very important to know the time of Sutak Kaal. Also, the month of September is going to be very special for those interested in astronomical events because not one but two eclipses will be seen in this month. The first eclipse is the lunar eclipse, which will take place on September 7, and the second is the solar eclipse, which will take place on September 21. Let us know when the Sutak period of the lunar eclipse is going to start and what should be done after the eclipse.

How does a lunar eclipse occur?

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, and its shadow falls on the Moon. In this situation, the sunlight does not reach the moon directly, and the moon starts looking dark. The lunar eclipse visible on September 7 is going to be a total lunar eclipse, so in a total lunar eclipse, the whole moon looks black or copper-red. This time, the moon will appear completely red during the eclipse. In astronomy, it is called a blood moon. The total duration of the lunar eclipse is going to be 3 hours, 28 minutes, and 2 seconds.

What is Sutak Kaal?

Sutak Kaal is the time before the eclipse begins, in which worship, cooking, or doing auspicious work is considered forbidden. The inauspicious time before the eclipse is called Sutak Kaal, but this period is considered important from a religious and classical point of view. The Sutak Kaal of the lunar eclipse starts 9 hours before the eclipse begins. During this time, the doors of the temples are closed, and worship is not done. The Sutak Kaal of the lunar eclipse will start from 12:57 am.

When will the lunar eclipse occur?

Sutak Kaal of Lunar Eclipse starts: 12:57 PM

Time of Lunar Eclipse starts: 8:58 PM to 1:25 AM.

Total eclipse, Moon will be completely covered: 11:01 PM to 12:23 AM.

Where will the Lunar Eclipse be visible?

Apart from India, it can be seen in many countries of Europe, including England, France, Germany, and Italy. It will also be visible in most of the countries of Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and some parts of America.

Rules of Sutak Kaal

1- During this period, eating, drinking, defecating, urinating, and worshipping without taking a bath is prohibited.

2- Pregnant women should be extra careful because the negative effects of the eclipse can be on the unborn child.

3- According to religious scriptures, chanting, penance, recitation, and meditation are very fruitful during this time.

4- By keeping Tulsi, Kush or Durva leaves on the food, it remains free from the dosha of eclipse.

Important things after the eclipse ends

1- After the lunar eclipse ends, one must take a bath by mixing Ganga water in the water.

2- Sprinkle Ganga water in the house and worship the gods and goddesses.

3- The lunar eclipse is on the first day of Pitru Paksha, so one must do charity in the name of ancestors.

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