On March 3, 2026—a Tuesday coinciding with Holi—a total Chandra Grahan (lunar eclipse) occurs, visible across India as a “Blood Moon.” Sutak Kaal begins 6:20 AM IST, nine hours pre-eclipse (3:20 PM onset, peaks ~5:00 PM, ends 6:47 PM), ending post-grahan ~7:00 PM. This inauspicious period halts cooking, eating, temple visits, and auspicious works per Hindu tradition—prioritizing spiritual focus, purity. Pregnant women stay indoors; basil leaves preserve pre-Sutak food. Leo zodiac alignment impacts emotions/finances; children/elderly get relaxation post-3:28 PM. Chant mantras, meditate, and donate silver post-eclipse for peace. BMKG/ISRO tracks visibility nationwide.
Chandra Grahan Timings
Eclipse starts 3:20 PM IST, totality ~4:30-5:30 PM, ends 6:47 PM—full visibility in India. Sutak from 6:20 AM enforces no cooking/eating till end. Temples shut; chant Gayatri Mantra. Blood Moon hues from atmospheric refraction mesmerize skywatchers.
Sutak Rules Explained
Avoid sharp tools, sleep, and new ventures during Sutak—protects fetal health, mental clarity. Place Tulsi in dairy/food pre-onset; meditate inward. Post-Sutak, light lamps, feed the needy invoking Lakshmi. Elderly/kids exempt full period; faith-driven custom fosters discipline.
FAQs
Sutak start time March 3?
6:20 AM IST till 6:47 PM eclipse ends—nine hours pre-Chandra Grahan Holi day.
Pregnant women precautions?
Indoors, no sharp objects; tulsi-protected food only post-Sutak for safety.
Chandra Grahan visibility India?
Total nationwide; Blood Moon peaks 5 PM—eastern regions longer view.
Elderly Sutak relaxation?
From 3:28 PM only; full rules for healthy adults during lunar eclipse.
Post-Sutak remedies?
Donate silver/pearls, light lamps—calms Rahu effects Leo alignment.
