Indian Festivals

Solar Eclipse

Solar Eclipse is not only fascinating for science but also affect our lives. That is why people always want to know when it is going to happen and what points they should keep in mind. Solar Eclipse is also counted as one of the most important phenomenons cannot be ignored.

Meaning of Solar Eclipse – Our earth revolves around Sun and Moon revolves around our Earth in the same way. When earth, Sun and Moon get aligned on the same angle during transit procedure, it creates Solar Eclipse. To put in simple words, Moon comes in between Sun and Earth and it leads to happen Suryagrahan. Solar Eclipse occurs on Amavasya.

Types Of Solar Eclipse – There are three types of Solar Eclipse called Absolute Solar Eclipse, Partial Solar Eclipse and Caruncle Solar Eclipse.

  • Absolute Solar Eclipse – It happens when moon cover Earth completely and it darks on earth for a while, it is called Absolute Solar Eclipse.
  • Partial Solar Eclipse – When the moon covers some part of Sun, it is called Partial Solar Eclipse.
  • Caruncle Solar Eclipse – Sometimes Moon goes a bit away from Earth and comes in between Sun and Earth creating a beautiful ring, it is called Caruncle solar eclipse. It creates quite a beautiful shape like a diamond ring in the sky.

Significance Of Solar Eclipse – If you look into the history, there are many Solar Eclipse has been done till now. and they have always been an important topic of discussion. There is an old scripture called RigVed in which it has been shared that there was an important instrument to Achi Muni in order to get know about Solar Eclipse in advance.

 Apart from it, Ramayan and Mahabharat also add about Solar Eclipse.  It is said that many important incidents happen during SuryaGrahand including the fight between Lord and Demon for churning out nector from Sea, Dushan’s murder, Jaidrath’s murder and so on. This is why Surya Grahan has always been important.

Importance If Solar Eclipse – In Astrology, Solar Eclipse has always been quite important. It also affects an individual life too. If the Sun becomes weak or stronger in your life, it can change the results.

What To Do On Solar Eclipse – 

  • You should donate to needy people.
  • Take bath in water bodies
  • You should be on fast to stay away from negativities
  • Do worship of Lord Shiva, Krishan, and Sun to get blessed
  • Chant mantra Shri Krishan Mam while worshiping Lord Krishna
  • Keep reciting Mahamrityujayan Mantra during Solar Eclipse worshipping Lord Shiva
  • Lord Sun should also be worshipped along with reciting Gayatri Mantra
  • Have a shower before and after of Solar Eclipse
  • You should have food adding Tulshi Patta and Durva Grass.

 What You Should Not Do During Solar Eclipse- Make sure that you are not getting indulged into any kind of these activities such as cutting nails, making food, haircutting, having religious food in your hand, sleeping, etc.  During Solar Eclipse, temples are shut and special worshipping is done after the accomplishment of Solar Eclipse. Pregnant women should stay away from getting exposed to Sun.

 What About the Myth Of Solar Eclipse – It is said that Solar Eclipse is not good and always leave negative affect. However, it is not true. It leaves a different effect on different zodiac signs.