Chandra Grahan 2022 dates based on Hindu calendar – India Standard Time. There are two lunar eclipses – Chandra Grahan – in 2022. The Chandra Grahan on May 16 is not visible in India and the one on November 8, 2022 is visible and followed in India. Detail dates of all Chandra Grahanam in 2022 with time and map are given below:
Chandra Grahan on May 16, 2022 - Total Lunar Eclipse (Not Visible In India)
This eclipse is not visible in India.
As it is not visible in India, the Grahan is not followed in
India by panchangs, calendars and temples.
Hindu temples will not remain closed as per tradition.
It is a Total Lunar Eclipse – Purna Chandra Grahan –
and is visible mainly in North America, South America, Europe and Africa.
The Eclipse is fully visible in South America especially in Bolivia and Brazil on the night of May 15, 2022
You need to follow the rituals only if you are staying in
the place where the grahan is taking place.
Chandra Grahan on November 8, 2022 - Total Lunar Eclipse (Visible In India)
It takes place in India too during afternoon to evening (not visible to naked eyes as it takes place in the afternoon).
It is a total lunar eclipse or purna chandra grahan.
- Time in India is from 2:39 PM on November 8 to 6:19 PM on November 8.
- Total Eclipse begins at 3:47 PM and ends at 5:12 PM (moon will be completely covered during the period).
- Mid Eclipse is at 4:49 PM
This Grahan is followed in India and all temples will remain
closed as per tradition.
Those Hindus who perform fasting need to start it before 9
hours of the beginning of the eclipse.
All rituals including holy dip, charity should be completed
before the Grahan ends.
The eclipse is visible in Asia, Australia, Pacific and Americas.