Total Lunar Eclipse 2025: Will India Witness Chandra Grahan? Know Date, Time, Significance Of Blood Moon Coinciding With Holi

The year's first lunar eclipse is set to occur on March 14, coinciding with the Hindu festival Holi . This celestial event, called Chandra Grahan in Hindi, attaches astrological and spiritual significance. In a total lunar eclipse the moon turns reddish, a phenomenon known as the Blood Moon. It will look red for one hour and six minutes during the eclipse. However, will it be visible in India? Read on to know.

When and where to see the Total Lunar Eclipse?

As we informed you above, the total lunar eclipse will occur on March 14. However, the celestial event will not be visible from India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and other West Asia countries. People in the Pacific, Western Europe, Western Africa, America and the Atlantic Ocean will get to witness the event. It will begin at 11:57 AM and reach its maximum at 12:29 PM. The celestial event will conclude by 01:01 PM.

As its total lunar eclipse of magnitude 1.17, the moon will be completely covered by the Earth's Umbral shadow at maximum eclipse. The Umbral shadow will only be illuminated by sunlight refracted through the Earth's atmosphere, having a reddish hue.

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Will Sutak be applicable in India?

No, since the eclipse is not visible in India, the Indians do not need to take any kind of precautions.

Significance of Total Lunar Eclipse

The lunar eclipse has both spiritual and scientific significance. However, if it's not visible to the naked eye then it is of no significance to Hindus. This celestial event holds great importance in Hinduism as many see this as an opportunity for meditation and spiritual growth. It is also said that eclipse marks transformation and personal realignment.

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