ग्रहण
Solar and lunar eclipse dates, types, visibility in India and the Sutak period. Sutak is observed only where the eclipse is actually visible.
Next eclipse
पूर्ण सूर्य ग्रहण
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
Not visible in India · सूतक ✗
Next visible in India
आंशिक चंद्र ग्रहण
Thursday, 6 July 2028
Partly visible in India · सूतक 9h
ग्रहण (2025–2028)
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पूर्ण चंद्र ग्रहण
Friday, 14 March 2025
Not visible in India
सूतक ✗
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आंशिक सूर्य ग्रहण
Saturday, 29 March 2025
Not visible in India
सूतक ✗
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पूर्ण चंद्र ग्रहण
Sunday, 7 September 2025
Visible in India
सूतक 9h
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आंशिक सूर्य ग्रहण
Sunday, 21 September 2025
Not visible in India
सूतक ✗
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वलयाकार सूर्य ग्रहण
Tuesday, 17 February 2026
Not visible in India
सूतक ✗
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पूर्ण चंद्र ग्रहण
Tuesday, 3 March 2026
Partly visible in India
सूतक 9h
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पूर्ण सूर्य ग्रहण
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
Not visible in India
सूतक ✗
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आंशिक चंद्र ग्रहण
Friday, 28 August 2026
Not visible in India
सूतक ✗
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वलयाकार सूर्य ग्रहण
Saturday, 6 February 2027
Not visible in India
सूतक ✗
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उपच्छाया चंद्र ग्रहण
Saturday, 20 February 2027
Not visible in India
सूतक ✗
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उपच्छाया चंद्र ग्रहण
Sunday, 18 July 2027
Not visible in India
सूतक ✗
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पूर्ण सूर्य ग्रहण
Monday, 2 August 2027
Not visible in India
सूतक ✗
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उपच्छाया चंद्र ग्रहण
Tuesday, 17 August 2027
Not visible in India
सूतक ✗
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आंशिक चंद्र ग्रहण
Wednesday, 12 January 2028
Not visible in India
सूतक ✗
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वलयाकार सूर्य ग्रहण
Wednesday, 26 January 2028
Not visible in India
सूतक ✗
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आंशिक चंद्र ग्रहण
Thursday, 6 July 2028
Partly visible in India
सूतक 9h
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पूर्ण सूर्य ग्रहण
Saturday, 22 July 2028
Not visible in India
सूतक ✗
🌕
पूर्ण चंद्र ग्रहण
Sunday, 31 December 2028
Visible in India
सूतक 9h
Sutak Kaal
Sutak is the period before an eclipse when auspicious activities, worship and eating are avoided and temples remain closed. For a lunar eclipse it begins 9 hours before, and for a solar eclipse 12 hours before, ending with a bath after the eclipse. Sutak is observed only in places where the eclipse is visible; penumbral lunar eclipses carry no Sutak.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sutak Kaal?▼
Sutak is the inauspicious period before an eclipse when worship, eating and auspicious activities are avoided and temples close. For a lunar eclipse it begins 9 hours before, for a solar eclipse 12 hours before. Sutak is observed only where the eclipse is actually visible.
Does Sutak apply if the eclipse is not visible in India?▼
No. If an eclipse is not visible from India, its Sutak is not observed here. Penumbral lunar eclipses also carry no Sutak.
Which eclipses occur in 2026?▼
There are four eclipses in 2026 — the 17 Feb annular solar, 3 Mar total lunar, 12 Aug total solar and 28 Aug partial lunar. Of these, only the 3 March lunar eclipse is visible (at moonrise) in parts of India.
What precautions are traditionally taken during an eclipse?▼
By tradition, people rest during Sutak and the eclipse, avoid eating and starting new work, keep tulsi in stored food, and bathe afterwards; pregnant women take special care. These are faith-based customs.
Eclipse dates are astronomical; confirm India visibility and exact Sutak timing with your local panchang.