A total lunar eclipse, or Purna Chandra Grahanam, will be visible in Chennai, Madurai, and other parts of Tamil Nadu on March 3, 2026. The Chandra Grahan will be visible in Coimbatore , Erode, Salem , Kanchipuram, Thoothukudi and other towns from 3:20 PM on March 3 to 6:47 PM on March 3 – as per Indian standard time.
The Grahan takes place during 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 thegrahan and will only open next day morning after pujas and purification rituals.
The Grahan takes place during 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
Detail Timing of Lunar Eclipse in Tamil Nadu on 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