Chandra Grahan 2025 / Last lunar eclipse of the year today, timing of Sutak period, when will it be visible in India?

Chandra Grahan 2025: The last lunar eclipse of the year 2025 is considered very important from both astronomy and astrology point of view. This astronomical event will be visible in many parts of the world including India. According to religious beliefs, along with lunar eclipse, Sutak period also has special significance, which is considered necessary to follow. The total duration of this eclipse will be 3 hours 29 minutes, and during this time Sutak period will also be effective. Let us know the time of this eclipse, the duration of Sutak period, and what things should be kept in mind during the eclipse in India.

Lunar eclipse time and Sutak period

According to Indian time, this lunar eclipse will occur on the night of 7 September 2025. According to astrology, Sutak period starts 9 hours before the lunar eclipse, which is considered inauspicious. During this time it is mandatory to follow some special rules.

Lunar eclipse start: 7 September 2025, 9:58 pm

Lunar eclipse end: 8 September 2025, 1:26 am

Total duration of eclipse: 3 hours 29 minutes

Sutak period timing

Special attention is paid to the Sutak period to avoid the inauspicious effects of the eclipse.

Sutak period start: 7 September 2025, 12:58 pm (about 9 hours before the eclipse)

Where will it be visible in India?

This lunar eclipse will be visible in almost all parts of India, giving people interested in astronomy a chance to see this rare phenomenon. Apart from India, this eclipse will also be visible in many countries of Asia, Australia, Russia, Africa, and parts of Europe.

What to do and what not to do during the eclipse?

According to religious and astrological beliefs, some special precautions should be taken during the eclipse to avoid its negative effects.

What to do?

• Chanting mantras: Chanting 'Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevay' or 'Mahamrityunjaya Mantra' during the eclipse is considered auspicious. It helps in removing negative energy.
• Remembrance of gods and goddesses: Meditate on your Ishtadev in your mind.
• Bathing after eclipse: One should bathe immediately after the eclipse ends.
• Sprinkling Gangajal: After bathing, sprinkling Gangajal in the house is considered necessary for purification.
• Donation: Donating grains, clothes, or money to the poor and needy after the eclipse brings virtue.

What not to do?

• Eating and drinking: One should avoid consuming food and water from the beginning of the Sutak period till the eclipse ends.
• Worship: Do not touch the idols during this time and keep the doors of the temple closed.
• Do not go out in the open: Pregnant women should not go out of the house during the eclipse, as it is believed that it can have a bad effect on the baby.
• Cutting hair and nails: Avoid cutting hair, nails, or any kind of makeup during this time.
• Starting new work: Do not start any auspicious or new work during the eclipse.

Scientific view

Scientifically, lunar eclipse is an astronomical phenomenon, when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, and blocks the sunlight falling on the moon, causing darkness on the moon. It is a natural process, and it has no direct impact on our lives. However, following religious and astrological beliefs depends on people's own faith. This lunar eclipse is the last eclipse of the year 2025, so its importance increases even more.