A total lunar eclipse, or Chandra Grahan, will be visible in Odisha on March 3, 2026. The Chandra Grahan will be visible in Bhubaneswar , Puri, Cuttack and other towns from 3:20 PM on March 3 to 6:47 PM on March 3 – as per Indian standard time.
Detail Timing of Lunar Eclipse in Odisha - March 3, 2026
- Partial eclipse begins - 3:20 PM on March 3
- Total Eclipse begins at 4:34 PM on March 3
- Mid eclipse is at 5:04 PM on March 3
- Total Eclipse ends - 5:33 PM on March 3
- Partial eclipse ends - 6:47 PM on March 3
The Grahan takes place during the midnight and it is visible to the naked eye.
Those Hindus following Grahan fasting and rituals need to follow it.
All temples will remain closed 9 hours before the grahan and will only open next day morning after pujas and purification rituals.
Those Hindus following Grahan fasting and rituals need to follow it.
All temples will remain closed 9 hours before the grahan and will only open next day morning after pujas and purification rituals.