Solar & Lunar Eclipse in India 2026
Eclipses are important astronomical and religious events in India. Below are the upcoming Solar Eclipse (Surya Grahan) and Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan) dates and timings in Indian Standard Time (IST).
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🏙️ City-Wise Eclipse Time (March 3, 2026)
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Eclipse End
06:47 PM
🙏 What To Do During Grahan
- • Avoid cooking or eating during Sutak period.
- • Chant powerful mantras (Maha Mrityunjaya).
- • Avoid visiting temples during the eclipse.
- • Take a ritual bath after the eclipse ends.
- • Pregnant women should stay indoors (traditional belief).
🔭 Scientific Explanation
Solar and lunar eclipses are natural astronomical phenomena studied by ISRO and NASA.
Solar Eclipse: Sun → Moon → Earth alignment.
Lunar Eclipse: Sun → Earth → Moon alignment.
📅 Major Eclipses in India (2026-2050)
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