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Chandra Grahan 2026 — red blood moon eclipse in the night sky

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About Chandra Grahan (Lunar Eclipse)(উৎসব পরিচিতি)

Chandra Grahan 2026 (Lunar Eclipse) occurs on Friday, August 28, 2026.

A Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan) occurs when the Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting a reddish shadow across the lunar surface (often referred to as a Blood Moon). In 2026, this cosmic event coincides with the sacred festival of Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi Purnima).

In traditional Bengali Panjika and Panchang rules, Sutak Kaal for a lunar eclipse starts 9 hours before Sparsha (onset). Because it falls on Rakhi Purnima, households observe specific timing windows for tying Rakhi before Sutak Kaal begins.

History: In Vedic traditions, Chandra (the Moon God) represents the mind and emotions ('Chandrama Manaso Jatah'). A Lunar Eclipse is considered a powerful celestial transition for inward contemplation and spiritual discipline.

Astronomical treatises like Surya Siddhanta accurately predicted eclipse timelines centuries ago based on orbital geometry and longitudinal calculations.

Significance: The August 28, 2026 Lunar Eclipse is especially significant because it occurs on Raksha Bandhan / Shravana Purnima. Panjika rules specify that Rakhi tying rituals should be performed during auspicious Muhurat hours outside of Bhadra Kaal and Sutak Kaal.

Taking a holy bath after Moksha (eclipse release), offering prayers, and donating food or clothes are traditional practices observed across Bengal.

Rituals & How to Celebrate

Adding Tulsi leaves to water vessels, milk, and cooked food before Sutak Kaal starts.
Completing Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi tying) rituals during Shubh Muhurat prior to Sutak Kaal.
Chanting Chandra Beej Mantra ('Om Shram Shreem Shrom Sah Chandramase Namah') during eclipse hours.
Taking a purifying bath immediately after eclipse release (Moksha) and cleaning temple items.
Donating white items (rice, sugar, milk, white clothes) to the needy after the eclipse.

Traditional Foods & Bhog

Satvik vegetarian food prepared fresh after post-eclipse bath and kitchen cleansing.

Festival Calendar

Aug28

Chandra Grahan (Lunar Eclipse)

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FestivalChandra Grahan (Lunar Eclipse)
Date3 March 2026
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Sunrise5:55 AM
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