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Solar Eclipse 2025: When Should You Eat During Surya Grahan on 21 September? Timings and Rituals Explained

WHAT'S THE STORY?

The final solar eclipse of 2025 will take place on 21 September. This will be a partial eclipse, and it will not be visible from India. As a result the

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traditional Sutak rules will not be applicable here. However, there is a belief in Hinduism, that eclipses are believed to influence nature, the environment, and human life. Astrologers say that negative energies are more active during this period. Hence it's recommended to follow certain rules for Surya Grahan 2025. According to Drik Panchang, "Certain inauspicious time before Surya Grahan and Chandra Grahan is known as Sutak. According to Hindu beliefs, the Earth atmosphere is contaminated during Sutak and extra precautions should be taken to avoid any harmful side effects due to contamination."

Solar Eclipse 2025 Timings (Indian Standard Time)

Date: Sunday, 21 September 2025

  • Start Time: 11:00 pm IST

  • Peak Time: 1:11 am IST (22 September)

  • End Time: 3:23 am IST (22 September)

  • Duration: Over 4 hours

Where will the solar eclipse be visible?

The September solar eclipse will not be visible in India. Instead, it can be seen from parts of the South Pacific Ocean, New Zealand, Australia and Antarctica.

Since it is not visible in India, Sutak rules will not apply here.


When to eat food before Sutak Kaal

According to Drik Panchang, "During Solar Eclipse Sutak is observed for 4 Prahars and during Lunar Eclipse Sutak is observed for 3 Prahars before Eclipse. There are total 8 Prahars from Sunrise to Sunrise. Hence Sutak is observed for 12 hours before Solar Eclipse and for 9 hours before Lunar Eclipse."

  • During this time, one should avoid religious rituals, prayers and auspicious activities.
  • People refrain from eating food. Instead, it is recommended to spend time in chanting and devotion.
As soon as the eclipse ends, Sutak also comes to an end. However, since the Solar eclipse wont be visible in India, Sutak isn't applicable.

What to do during a solar eclipse

Chanting and meditation

Mantra recitation, prayer and meditation during an eclipse are believed to bring stronger spiritual results.

Charity

Donating food, clothes or other essentials to the needy after an eclipse is considered highly auspicious.

Bathing and purification

Bathing and cleaning the home once the eclipse has ended is believed to bring positivity and good fortune.

Disclaimer: This article is based on popular beliefs. Times Now is not responsible for the accuracy or completeness of the information and facts provided here.

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