Chandra Grahan 2022 Date and Time, Chandra Grahan Sutak Time 8 November 2022: Do's and Don'ts for pregnant women | Lunar Eclipse 8 November 2022 - Check state wise timings

Chandra Grahan 2022 Date and Time, Chandra Grahan Sutak Time 8 November 2022: Do's and Don'ts for pregnant women | Lunar Eclipse 8 November 2022 - Check state wise timings: India and several parts of the world will witness a total lunar eclipse, also known as Chandra Grahan in India, on November 8 (Tuesday). This will be the last lunar eclipse of 2022. 

A lunar eclipse or Chandra Grahan occurs when Sun, Earth and Moon align so that the Moon passes into Earth's shadow. The Moon falls within the Umbra -- the darkest part of Earth's shadow. When this happens, Moon will turn a reddish hue.

Chandra Grahan Sutak 2022: Do's and Don'ts for pregnant women

The Chandra Grahan sutak will start at 09:21 AM in the morning and the sutak period will end at 06.18 PM in the evening. 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.

- All type of food items either solid or liquid are prohibited during Sutak and Eclipse. 

- It is said that Pregnant women are strictly advised not to venture out during Eclipse. 

- Pregnant women are also advised not to cut or stitch any cloth or to do any other similar activities as these activities have similar effects on the baby.

- Oil massage, drinking water, Mal-Mutra Visarjan, combing hair, brushing teeth and involving in sexual activities are prohibited during Eclipse.

Chandra Grahan 2022 Sutak Time Kaal 

Whether a solar eclipse or a lunar eclipse, the period preceding the eclipse is known as Sutak. In the case of Chandra Grahan or Lunar Elipse, the Sutak Kaal typically begins 9 hours before the actual start of the Chandra Grahan.

Sutak is regarded as an inauspicious period by Hindus. During the eclipse, it is generally suggested to stay indoors and avoid doing new things or starting any new work. This is because Hindus consider Sutak as inauspicious.

Chandra Grahan 2022 Sutak Time Kaal In India 

According to drikpanchang, Chandra Grahan Sutak will begin at 9:21 AM. The Sutak will end at 6:18 PM. Sutak time for kids, old and sick people will begin at 2:48 PM. Sutak for kids, old and sick people will end at 6:18 PM.

Chandra Grahan 2022: State wise timings

Chandra Grahan 2022: Kolkata, Kohima

In Kolkata, the moon will start rising from the eastern horizon at around 4:52 pm and will be completely visible by 4:54 pm. So, till 5:11 pm it will be total lunar eclipse after which the moon will enter the partial eclipse phase and will become more illuminated as time progresses. In Kohima, the eclipse at its maximum phase can be observed at around 4:29 pm, when the moon will cross the darkest part of the earth’s shadow.

Chandra Grahan 2022: Delhi

New Delhi will experience a partial eclipse from moonrise at around 5:31 pm with 66 per cent obscuration of the moon since the total phase of the eclipse has already ended by then at 5:11 pm.

Chandra Grahan 2022: Bengaluru

In Bengaluru, the moon will completely rise at 5:57 pm with 23 per cent of its disc obscured by the earth’ shadow.

Chandra Grahan 2022: Mumbai

Mumbai will see it at around 6:03 pm with only 14 per cent obscuration. 

Chandra Grahan 2022: Nagpur

In Nagpur, the moon will rise around 5:32 pm with 60 per cent of the disc obscured at around 5:34 pm, when the complete moon will be above the horizon for the eclipse to be effectively seen.

Chandra Grahan 2022: Srinagar

In Srinagar, the eclipsed moon with an obscuration of nearly 66 per cent will rise above the horizon at 5:31 pm.

Chandra Grahan 2022: Patna

In Patna, the Lunar Eclipse will start with the moonrise at 5:05 pm and will end at 6:18 pm. The total Eclipse Duration will be 1 Hour 13 Mins 29 Seconds. 

Chandra Grahan 2022: Guwahati 

In Guwahati, the Lunar Eclipse will start with the moonrise at 4:37 pm and will end at 6:18 pm. The total Eclipse Duration will be 1 Hour 41 Mins 30 Seconds. 

Chandra Grahan 2022: Ranchi      

In Ranchi, the Lunar Eclipse will start with the moonrise at 5:07 pm and will end at 6:18 pm. The total Eclipse Duration will be 1 Hour 10 Mins 51 Seconds. 

Chandra Grahan 2022: Lucknow         

In Lucknow, the partial Lunar Eclipse will start with the moonrise at 5:20 pm and will end at 6:18 pm. The total Eclipse Duration will be 58 Mins 7 Seconds. 

Chandra Grahan 2022: Varanasi

In Varanasi, the partial Lunar eclipse will start with the moonrise at 5:14 pm and will end at 6:18 pm. The total Eclipse Duration will be 1 hour 4 Mins 20 Seconds. 

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