Surya Grahan 2024 in India (Solar Eclipse dates) based on Hindu calendar and panchang – India Standard Time. There are two solar eclipses in 2024 - Surya Grahanam – April 8, 2024 and October 2, 2024. Both the eclipses are not visible in India. Detail dates of Surya Grahan in 2024 are given below:
Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024 (Total Solar Eclipse) (Not Visible In India)
Surya Grahan on April 8, 2024 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, Canada and Mexico. 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 greatest eclipse as per Indian Standard Time will be at
11:47 PM on April 8, 2024. The eclipse begins at 10:08 PM on April 8 and ends
at 1:25 AM on April 9 (IST).
Solar Eclipse on October 2, 2024 (Annular Eclipse) (Not Visible In India)
Surya Grahan on October 2 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 South America – Chile and
Argentina.
The greatest eclipse as per Indian Standard Time will be at
12:41 AM on October 3, 2024. The eclipse begins at 10:20 PM on Oct 2 and ends
at 2:09 AM on Oct 3 (IST).