All Eclipses in 2026
February 17, 2026
सूर्य ग्रहण - फरवरी 2026
Annular Solar Eclipse | Not visible in India
LUNAR - TOTALMarch 3, 2026
चंद्र ग्रहण - मार्च 2026
Total Lunar Eclipse | Partial visibility in India
SOLAR - TOTALAugust 12, 2026
सूर्य ग्रहण - अगस्त 2026
Total Solar Eclipse | Not visible in India
LUNAR - PARTIALSeptember 7, 2026
चंद्र ग्रहण - सितंबर 2026
Partial Lunar Eclipse | Visible in India
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Important Precautions During Eclipse
- Pregnant women: Stay indoors, avoid looking at eclipse, do not use sharp objects
- Food: Do not cook or eat during eclipse, consume food prepared before sutak
- Worship: Do not perform puja, but mantra chanting is recommended
- After eclipse: Take bath, sprinkle Gangajal, donate to purify
Sutak Period Explained
What is Sutak? Sutak is the inauspicious period that begins before an eclipse. During sutak, religious activities, eating, and certain tasks are prohibited.
- Solar Eclipse Sutak: Begins 12 hours before eclipse
- Lunar Eclipse Sutak: Begins 9 hours before eclipse
- Ends: After eclipse ends and ritual bath is taken
Mantras to Chant During Eclipse
Solar Eclipse Mantra
"Om Adityaya Vidmahe Sahasra Kiranaya Dhimahi Tanno Surya Prachodayat"
Recite 108 times during Surya Grahan
Lunar Eclipse Mantra
"Om Chandraya Vidmahe Nakshatra Rajaya Dhimahi Tanno Soma Prachodayat"
Recite 108 times during Chandra Grahan
Rahu Mantra
"Om Rahave Namah"
To reduce negative eclipse effects
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra
"Om Tryambakam Yajamahe..."
For protection during any eclipse
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