Chandra Grahan 2026: The first lunar eclipse of the year is taking place today. In Hinduism, a lunar eclipse is considered not only an astronomical event but also a religiously significant event. According to the calendar, this eclipse is occurring in the zodiac sign Leo and the Purva Phalguni Nakshatra. The eclipse will begin at 3:20 pm Indian Standard Time, but the Moon will not be visible in India at that time.
he moon will rise in India between 6:26 pm and 6:32 pm. At that time, the final phase of the eclipse will begin. The eclipse will end between 6:46 pm and 6:47 pm. This means that this lunar eclipse will be visible in India for only 15 to 20 minutes. This lunar eclipse will be visible in India in a ‘grastodhit’ form. This means that the eclipse will engulf the moon before moonrise.
Chanting mantras during eclipse
Chanting mantras during the eclipse is considered very fruitful. Those with a weak Moon position in their horoscope can chant the lunar mantra Om Shraam Shreem Shraum Sah Chandramase Namah. Alternatively, chanting the mantra Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevay is also recommended. Chanting the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra and Gayatri Mantra is also considered beneficial during this time.
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