Solar Eclipse 2023: Never do these things during Surya Grahan - Check complete list

Solar Eclipse 2023, Solar Eclipse 2023 date and time: The first Solar Eclipse of 2023 will occur on April 20. It will be a hybrid Solar Eclipse of magnitude 1.01 as per Drik Panchang. Also known as Surya Grahan, the duration of the eclipse is expected to be of 1 minute and 15 seconds.

Solar Eclipse 2023 sutak

As per Drik Panchang, Sutak is the inauspicious time before Surya Grahan and Chandra Grahan.

As per beliefs, the Earth's atmosphere is contaminated during Sutak and therefore it is advised to take extra precautions to avoid any harmful side effects due to contamination. Sutak is observed only when Eclipse is visible at the place under discussion, as per Drik Panchang.

Solar Eclipse 2023 sutak time

As per Drik Panchang, during a Solar Eclipse, sutak is observed for 4 prahars. Hence, sutak is observed for 12 hours before Solar Eclipse.

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Here are things during sutak of Surya Grahan that one should avoid:

Can we eat during Solar Eclipse?

Consuming all type of food items are prohibited during sutak and Eclipse. Therefore, one should not eat for twelve hours before Solar Eclipse till it is over. However, children, sick and old people are restricted to only a single Prahar or 3 hours before. 

Precaution for pregnant women during Solar 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.

Other prohibited activities include drinking water, applying oil to hair or body and others.

Solar 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 bath and make offerings. It is considered highly beneficial.

Mantras to chant during Solar Eclipse

Tamomaya Mahabhima Somasuryavimardana।
Hematarapradanena Mama Shantiprado Bhava॥1॥

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