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News Topical, Digital Desk : According to religious belief, during a solar eclipse (Surya Grahan 2026), the influence of Rahu on Earth increases. Therefore, auspicious ceremonies and religious rituals are prohibited during a solar eclipse. It is believed that failing to follow the rules during a solar eclipse can lead to many life-threatening problems. So, let's find out when the first solar eclipse of 2026 will occur and whether it will be visible in India.
Solar Eclipse 2026 Date
The first solar eclipse of 2026 will occur on February 17th. This solar eclipse will not be visible in India. Therefore, the Sutak period will not be valid.
Where will the solar eclipse be visible?
The solar eclipse in February will be visible in South Africa, South Argentina and Antarctica.
What to do during a solar eclipse
- Close the doors of the temple before the beginning of the Sutak period.
- Add basil leaves to your food. According to religious belief, adding basil leaves to food helps protect it from the negative effects of an eclipse.
- Chant the mantras of Gods and Goddesses during the period of Solar Eclipse.
- After the eclipse, take a bath and perform puja.
- Purify the temple and home by sprinkling Ganga water.
- Donate to the temple or to poor people.
What not to do during a solar eclipse
- Worship and auspicious work should not be done during solar eclipse.
- Idols of gods and goddesses should not be touched.
- Pregnant women should not go out of the house.
- Do not use sharp objects.
- Do not consume food.
What is Sutak time?
The Sutak period begins 12 hours before a solar eclipse. During this time, auspicious activities and religious ceremonies are prohibited. The Sutak period ends with the solar eclipse.
Surya Mantra
- Om aakrishnen rajsa varjano niveshyannamritam martyanch.
- Hiranyen Savita Rathen Devo Yaati Bhuvanani Pasyan.
- Om Ghrini: Suryadityom
- Om disgusting: Surya Aditya Shri
- Om Hram Hrim Hram Sah Suryaayah Namah
- Om Hreem Hreem Surya Namah
- Japakusum Sankasham Kashyapayam Mahadyutim.
- Tamosarim sarvapapapaaghnam pranatossmi diwakaram.
- Om Adityaya Vidmahe Divakaraya Dhimahi Tannah Surya: Prachodayat.
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