Chandra Grahan 2026 LIVE: Today, the first and biggest lunar eclipse of the year 2026 is taking place on the full moon date of Phalgun month. This lunar eclipse will last for approximately 3 hours 27 minutes and will start at 3:21 pm. According to the scriptures, the Sutak period of lunar eclipse starts 9 hours before the eclipse. In such a situation, Sutak period has been implemented across the country from 6.21 am.

What not to do during Sutak period?

Special precautions for pregnant women

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  Do not use sharp objects like needle, knife, scissors during the eclipse period.

  
  


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  Avoid cooking food during lunar eclipse.

  
  


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  Avoid seeing the eclipse.

  
  


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  Do not do work like sewing, embroidery.

  
  

When will the lunar eclipse be visible in your city?

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  Delhi – From 6:21 pm onwards, around 29% views

  
  


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  Jalandhar – From 6:29 pm onwards, 25% views

  
  


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  Dehradun – From 6:27 pm, 29% views

  
  


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  Varanasi – From 6:02 pm, 65% views

  
  


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  Chandigarh – From 6:22 pm, 28% views

  
  


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  Jammu – 6:31 pm onwards, 23% views

  
  


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  Imphal – As of 5:13 pm, about 96% (permagras) visibility

  
  

Benefits of reciting Hanuman Chalisa during lunar eclipse

Hanuman Chalisa Recitation of this during lunar eclipse is considered extremely auspicious and fruitful. There is a religious belief that this provides mental peace and reduces the effect of the negative energy of the eclipse.

devotee with this Sundara Kanda Can also recite. Doing this increases self-confidence and positive energy.