Solar Eclipse 2025: When Will Sutak Start In India? Know Precautions To Follow During This Kaal

Solar Eclipse 2025: It is an astronomical phenomenon when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, obscuring the view of the Sun. There are two types of Solar Eclipse - Total and Partial. On March 29, people across the globe are going to witness a Partial Solar Eclipse. As the day is nearing, we have brought you the Sutak timing and its effects. For the unversed, the solar eclipse is falling on the same day, Chaitra Navaratri, a 9-day Hindu festival is begining.

Partial Solar Eclipse: Sutak Kaal

The Sutak will start at 9 AM and conclude at 12 PM, as per Indian time. It is believed that Sutak refers to an inauspicious time. During this time, negative energies dominate. However, it is not applicable in India and the other countries where Eclipse is not visible.

Partial Solar Eclipse: Precautions to follow

During this time, people are advised to eat food, worship, or engage in any activity, owing to the ill effects of Sutak. Follow the precautionary points during eclipse

Avoid performing religious or auspicious activities, including marriage.

Eating food prepared before the Sutak period is often discarded as it contains ill energies.

Temples during Sutak remain closed.

Pregnant women should take precautions as it is believed that negative energies can affect the baby.

Where will the Partial Solar Eclipse be visible?

The eclipse will be observable from parts of Asia, Africa, Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, the Arctic Ocean, North America, and South America. In certain locations, up to 93% of the Sun is expected to be obscured. According to NASA, the timing of the eclipse in India, starting at 2:20 PM IST, peaking at 4:17 PM IST, and ending at 6:13 PM IST, means it will not align with local visibility conditions. As a result, skywatchers in India will have to wait for another opportunity to witness a solar eclipse.

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