A Surya Grahan, Partial Solar Eclipse, will take place on October 25, 2022. It is visible in India at evening time and is known as Partial Eclipse . The greatest eclipse will be taking place in western parts of India. The Surya Grahan will be taking place as per India time
Please note that the eclipse is visible in India during evening time and there will be time difference to 10 to 20 minutes in various place in India.
According to NASA, the Surya Grahan is a partial solar eclipse and is visible in Europe, North East Africa, Middle East And West Asia.
Please note that the eclipse is visible in India during evening time and there will be time difference to 10 to 20 minutes in various place in India.
According to NASA, the Surya Grahan is a partial solar eclipse and is visible in Europe, North East Africa, Middle East And West Asia.
The following map shows the detail view of the Surya Grahan on October 25, 2022 around the world:
Surya Grahan October 2022 India Time
- Time East India is from 4:52 PM to 5:01 PM. Maximum eclipse is at 5:01 PM.
- Time South India is from 5:14 PM to 5:42 PM. Maximum eclipse is at 5:42 PM.
- Time North India is from 4:29 PM to 5:39 PM. Maximum eclipse is at 5:30 PM.
- Time West India is from 4:38 PM to 6:03 PM. Maximum eclipse is at 5:37 PM.
Detail time of each state in India can be found here.
Note - Pregnant women need not worry about the eclipse. No need of any tension. It is just another normal day. Don't believe in all hearsay and superstitions. If you still have doubts and lack of confidence then just stay at home on the day.
If you follow any rituals and observe fasting during this Grahan, then it should be followed.
Hindu Temples will remain closed during morning hours on the day.
It is considered highly auspicious to take holy dip on the day in rivers, seas and other sacred water bodies.
Hindu Temples will remain closed during morning hours on the day.
It is considered highly auspicious to take holy dip on the day in rivers, seas and other sacred water bodies.
Usually during a Surya Grahan, a fast (Upvaas) is observed by certain communities in Hindu religion. The fast begins about 9 hours before the beginning of Surya Grahan.
People also take a bath in cold water and chant mantras dedicated to Lord Vishnu or Shiva like the Ashtakshara Mantra or Mrityunjaya Mantra. This is done whenever Surya and Chandra are under the influence of Rahu. Pregnant women chant the Santana Gopala Mantra.
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