Lunar eclipse has special significance in Sanatan Dharma. This astronomical event occurs on the full moon date. Religious opinion is that during the eclipse ( Chandra Grahan 2024 ), the effect of Rahu on the Earth increases. Therefore, auspicious work is prohibited during the eclipse in the scriptures. According to experts, lunar eclipse occurs due to the presence of the Sun between the Earth and the Moon. It is contained in the Sanatan scriptures that during Amrit Paan, the Sun and Moon God recognized the demon Swarbhanu. They gave this information to Lord Vishnu. Immediately Lord Vishnu killed Swarbhanu by running Sudarshan Chakra and threw Swarbhanu's head and torso in two opposite directions. Since then, Swarbhanu i.e. Rahu and Ketu consider Sun and Moon God as their enemies. Eclipse occurs due to Rahu engulfing the Sun and Moon. Let us know about the second lunar eclipse-

Sutak (Chandra Grahan 2024 Sutak Timing)

According to astrologers, the time before the eclipse is called Sutak. The Sutak of the lunar eclipse starts 9 hours before. Whereas, the Sutak of the solar eclipse starts 12 hours before. No auspicious work is done from Sutak till the time of eclipse. Also, food is not consumed. At this time, children, elderly and sick people are only allowed to eat and drink. Whereas, the general public should stay away from tamasic food and tamasic tendencies during Sutak and eclipse. 

When will the lunar eclipse occur? (Chandra Grahan 2024)

According to astrologers, the second lunar eclipse of the year is going to take place on September 18. The lunar eclipse will start on September 18 at 06:12 am Indian time. At the same time, the lunar eclipse will end at 10:17 am. This lunar eclipse will not be visible in India. The time of moonrise in India will be at 06:37 in the evening. Therefore, the effect of lunar eclipse will not be there in India. However, during the lunar eclipse, definitely follow the rules prescribed by the scriptures. Also chant the Mahamrityunjaya mantra. Chanting the Mahamrityunjaya mantra gives relief from the inauspicious effects of Rahu.