Date and Time of Chandra Grahan 2025

Date: 7th September 2025 (Sunday)

Start Time: 9:57 PM IST

Full Eclipse: 11:01 PM – 12:22 AM

End (Moksha): 1:28 AM (8th September 2025)

Sutak Begins: 12:57 PM (7th September)

The total duration of the lunar eclipse will be around 3 hours and 31 minutes, with the full eclipse phase lasting 1 hour and 21 minutes.

🌌 Religious and Astrological Significance

Sutak Period: According to Hindu traditions, the Sutak Kaal starts 9 hours before the eclipse. During this time, people avoid eating food, performing religious rituals, or initiating auspicious activities.

Prayers: Devotees are encouraged to offer prayers to Lord Shiva and chant mantras to negate the malefic effects of the eclipse.

After Moksha (End of Eclipse): It is customary to take a bath, clean the house, and prepare fresh food.

🔭 Scientific View

Astronomically, a lunar eclipse occurs when Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow on the Moon. The September 2025 lunar eclipse will be a total lunar eclipse, visible across many regions of the world, including India, Asia, Europe, Africa, and parts of Australia.

🙏 Do’s and Don’ts During Chandra Grahan

✔️ Offer prayers and chant mantras

✔️ Take a bath after the eclipse

✔️ Keep tulsi leaves in food and water containers

❌ Avoid eating or cooking during Sutak and eclipse

❌ Avoid initiating new work or investments during this period

❌ Pregnant women should take special precautions