Chandra Grahan Purna
KannadaAlso known as: Total Lunar Eclipse
Chandra Grahan Purna
About Chandra Grahan Purna
Chandra Grahan (Purna) refers to a total lunar eclipse, where the entire Moon enters the Earth's shadow, often turning red.
During a total lunar eclipse, Hindus observe strict rituals including fasting, bathing, and performing purification ceremonies.
In Karnataka, temples hold special pujas during the eclipse period, and devotees avoid all activities during the eclipse.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe strict fasting during the total lunar eclipse and perform purification rituals afterwards.
- Stop all activities before the eclipse begins.
- Take a bath after the eclipse ends.
- Perform prayers and chanting throughout the eclipse.
- Avoid touching anything during the eclipse period.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: Normal activities resume after the eclipse ends and purification rituals are completed.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Take a bath before the eclipse begins.
- Offer prayers and chant mantras during the eclipse.
- Take another bath after the eclipse ends.
- Resume normal activities with prayers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Devotees should observe strict fasting, take baths before and after, and engage in prayer and chanting throughout the eclipse period.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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Gujarati Vikram Samvat calendar and festivals.
Telugu calendar and festive Panchangam details.
Tamil solar calendar dates and monthly Panchangam.