Solar Eclipse Time Updates
On Wednesday, October 2, there will be the final solar eclipse of the year. Six hours and four minutes will pass during this solar eclipse. Sarva Pitru Amavasya, which falls on Ashwin Amavasya Tithi, is the day of this solar eclipse. In accordance with Hindu doctrine, the lunar eclipse happens on Purnima day, while the solar eclipse always happens on Amavasya day.
Twelve hours prior to the solar eclipse, Sutak Kaal begins. This is not a work of benediction. During Sutak Kaal, no food is prepared, consumed, or worshipped. During this period, temple doors are closed as well.
When does Solar Eclipse 2024 occur?
On October 2, at 9:13 p.m., there will be the last solar eclipse of the year. The solar eclipse will end around 3:17 a.m. on Thursday, October 3. There will be a total of 6 hours and 4 minutes of this solar eclipse.
Several countries, including Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Uruguay, Peru, New Zealand, Fiji, Ecuador, Antarctica, Tonga, America, and Paraguay, will be able to see this solar eclipse. Nonetheless, Chile and Argentina will be able to witness the full solar eclipse.
Solar Eclipse Sutak Kaal, 2024
Since India would not be able to see this solar eclipse, its Sutak Kaal will not be genuine. Twelve hours earlier, Sutak Kaal would have begun if it was visible in India.
Do’s and Don’t’s in solar eclipse:
1. The entire home, including the puja area, is cleaned with Gangajal as soon as the sun eclipse is over.
2. Everyone in the family then takes a bath and changes into clean clothes. The worn-out clothing is cleaned by them.
3. The gods and goddesses in the puja room change into new garments and take a bath once the solar eclipse is over. They are revered, fed, and given the Aarti ritual. By ringing the bell and conch, the eclipse’s negativity is dispelled.
4. As all of these things are connected to the Sun God, you should give away wheat, red garments, red fruits, red flowers, etc. after the puja. During a lunar eclipse, white goods and rice are donated.
5. You ought to wait to prepare or consume meals until after the eclipse. Don’t forget to add some basil leaves. The astrological cures that expectant mothers have utilized for their child’s safety should be thrown out of the house.
