Grahan 2023 in India date and time: Check Surya Grahan and Chandra Grahan list, date, Sutak Kaal time

Grahan 2023 in India Date and Time: Grahan or Eclipse is an importance astronomical event. According to the Hindu mythology, an eclipse is considered to be inauspicious. In 2023, there will be 4 Grahan -- two solar and two lunar.

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth stands between the Moon and the Sun. This cuts off the light of the Sun from the Moon. During these events, the Moon may become red, orange, brown or disappear entirely. 

On the other hand, a solar eclipse appears when the Moon stands between the Sun and the Earth, cutting off the light of the Sun from our perspective. A solar eclipse is a powerful lunation that takes place on a New Moon. 

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Let’s know more about the date and time of Grahan or Eclipse in 2023

Grahan 2023 in India Date and Time: 1st Solar eclipse 

The first Solar Eclipse will occur on April 20, 2023, this solar eclipse will not be visible in India. As per astrology, the first solar eclipse of the year will occur in Aries and Ashwini Nakshatra.

According to Panchang, the time of solar eclipse is from 7.04 am to 12.29 am.

Grahan 2023 in India Date and Time: 1st Lunar eclipse 

The first lunar eclipse of 2023 will occur on May 5. This eclipse will be visible in India. The eclipse will take place at 8:45 pm and will end at 1:00 am. The eclipse will last for a total of 4 hours 15 minutes.

Grahan 2023 in India Date and Time: 2nd Solar eclipse 

The second and last solar eclipse of 2023 will occur on October 14, but it will not be visible in India.

Grahan 2023 in India Date and Time: 2nd Lunar eclipse 

The second lunar eclipse of 2023 will occur on October 29, this eclipse will also be visible in India. The eclipse will start at 1:06 am and end at 2:22 am. The eclipse will last for a total of 1 hour 16 minutes.

Grahan 2023 in India Date and Time: Sutak period of eclipse

According to astrology, the Sutak period starts 12 hours before the solar eclipse and 9 hours before the lunar eclipse. Sutak period is considered an inauspicious time, in which doing any auspicious work is prohibited. Both the solar eclipses that will take place this year will not be visible in India, so their Sutak period will also not be valid.

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