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Surya Grahan Purna

Kannada

Also known as: Total Solar Eclipse

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2026 Kannada Date

Surya Grahan Purna

About Surya Grahan Purna

Surya Grahan (Purna) refers to a total solar eclipse, where the Moon completely blocks the Sun's light. It is considered a highly auspicious time for spiritual practices.

During a total solar 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 solar eclipse and perform purification rituals afterwards.

Step-by-Step Fasting Procedures:
  • Stop all activities before the eclipse begins.
  • Take a bath after the eclipse ends.
  • Perform prayers and chanting throughout the eclipse.
  • Avoid cooking and eating during the eclipse period.

Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: Normal activities resume after the eclipse ends and purification rituals are completed.

Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps

Essential Puja Samagri:
Holy waterFlowers and garlandsIncense and camphorRice and kumkum
Puja Procedure:
  1. Take a bath before the eclipse begins.
  2. Offer prayers and chant mantras during the eclipse.
  3. Take another bath after the eclipse ends.
  4. Resume normal activities with prayers.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What should be done during a total solar eclipse?

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.