Lunar Eclipse 2023: Date, time, what to eat, Mantras to chant and other details
Lunar Eclipse 2023: This eclipse will be visible across parts of Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, and the Antarctic.

Chandra Grahan 2023, Chandra Grahan Sutak Kaal: The first Lunar Eclipse or Chandra Grahan of the year 2023 will take place tomorrow i.e. on May 5. This eclipse will be visible across parts of Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, and the Antarctic. This year the Buddha Purnima and Chandra Grahan is following on the same day.
Lunar Eclipse 2023: in India Date and time
- The first Lunar Eclipse of the year 2023 will be on May 5, Friday in India.
- First contact with the Penumbra - 8:45 PM
- Maximum Eclipse - 10:53 PM
- Last contact with the Penumbra - 1 AM, May 6
- Duration of Penumbral Phase - 4 hours 15 mins 34 secs
Lunar Eclipse 2023: How long does a Lunar Eclipse last?
This Lunar Eclipse will last for 4 hours 15 mins 34 secs as per Drik Panchang. However, the eclipse's duration varies depending on the location.
Lunar Eclipse 2023: What to eat during Lunar Eclipse?
During the Chandra Grahan, many items are prohibited. Therefore, one should not eat for twelve hours before Solar Eclipse is over. However, children, sick and old people are restricted to only a single Prahar or 3 hours. Other prohibited activities include drinking water, applying oil to hair or body and others.
Lunar Eclipse 2023: Precaution for pregnant women during Lunar Eclipse
Pregnant women are advised not to venture out during Eclipse. Besides, 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.
Lunar Eclipse 2023: Rituals after Grahan
It is advised to discard any cooked food after Eclipse.
Only freshly cooked food should be consumed after Eclipse.
Food items such as wheat, rice, other cereals and pickles should be protected by adding Kusha grass or Tulasi leaves which cannot be discarded.
Once the eclipse is over one should take a bath and make offerings. It is considered highly beneficial.
Mantras to chant during Eclipse
Tamomaya Mahabhima Somasuryavimardana।
Hematarapradanena Mama Shantiprado Bhava॥1॥
Vidhuntuda Namastubhyam Simhikanandanachyuta।
Danenanena Nagasya Raksha Mam Vedhajadbhayat॥2॥
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