What is the date of Surya Grahan in August 2026?

Surya Grahan 2026 occurs on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, coinciding with Shravana Amavasya.

Will Surya Grahan 2026 be visible in India and West Bengal?

The visibility of the August 12, 2026 Solar Eclipse in India depends on geographical location and horizon position. Check local astronomical observatories or your updated Bengali Panjika for precise local visibility times.

When does Sutak Kaal start for Surya Grahan?

For a Solar Eclipse, Sutak Kaal begins 12 hours prior to the start of the eclipse (Sparsha Kaal). During Sutak, temple doors remain closed and religious rituals are paused.

What precautions should pregnant women take during Surya Grahan?

Traditional advisories recommend pregnant women stay indoors during eclipse hours, avoid using sharp objects like scissors or knives, and rest peacefully while chanting mantras.

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About Surya Grahan (Solar Eclipse)

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Surya Grahan 2026 (Solar Eclipse) occurs on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

A Solar Eclipse (Surya Grahan) occurs when the Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun, temporarily casting a shadow on the Earth. In Hindu astronomy and Bengali Panjika tradition, eclipses during Amavasya carry profound spiritual, astronomical, and astrological significance.

According to traditional Vedic scriptures, observing Sutak Kaal rules (the inauspicious period before and during the eclipse) is essential. During Sutak, traditional practices recommend refraining from cooking, starting new ventures, or performing deity worship. Adding Tulsi leaves to stored water and food before Sutak is a widely followed practice in Bengali households.

History:

In ancient Indian astronomy, Aryabhata and Varahamihira explained eclipses through precise celestial geometry, accurately calculating the shadows cast by Earth and Moon.

In Puranic mythology, the eclipse is traditionally associated with the legend of Samudra Manthan (Churning of the Ocean), where the demon Swarbhanu drank the divine nectar (Amrita). Sun and Moon alerted Lord Vishnu, who severed Swarbhanu's head, creating Rahu and Ketu, who periodically eclipse the Sun and Moon.

Significance:

The August 12, 2026 Solar Eclipse coincides with Shravana Amavasya. According to the Bengali Panjika, Sutak Kaal for a solar eclipse begins 12 hours prior to the eclipse's onset.

Spiritual activities such as chanting mantras, meditation, donating food or clothes (Daan) to the needy after the eclipse, and taking a holy dip after eclipse release (Moksha) are considered immensely beneficial.