Surya Grahan 2023 in India (Solar Eclipse dates) based on Hindu calendar and panchang – India Standard Time. There are two solar eclipses in 2023 - Surya Grahanam – April 20 and October 14, 2023. Both the eclipses are not visible in India. Detail dates of Surya Grahan in 2023 are given below:
Solar Eclipse on April 20, 2023 (Hybrid Solar Eclipse) (Not Visible In India)
Surya Grahan on April 20 is not visible in India.
This Grahan is not followed in India and temples will not be closed as per tradition.
This Grahan is mainly visible in Indonesia, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Australia and New Zealand. The temples in these regions will remain closed during the graham period.
The main eclipse is visible in Papua New Guinea – local time – from 1:37 PM to 4:25 PM maximum eclipse is at 3:06 PM
Solar Eclipse on October 14, 2023 (Annular Eclipse) (Not Visible In India)
Surya Grahan on October 14 is not visible in India.
This Grahan is not followed in India and temples will not be closed as per tradition.
This Grahan is mainly visible in USA, Colombia and Brazil. Those Hindus in USA who perform fasting need to start it before 9 hours of the beginning of the eclipse. Hindu temples in these regions will remain closed.
The main eclipse is visible in Colombia – local time – from 11:38 AM to 3:15 PM maximum eclipse is at 1:36 PM