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. 

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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: When, where and how to watch - Check date and time in Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati, Patna, Ranchi, Lucknow, Varanasi