Tuesday 7 October 2014

Lunar eclipse/Chandra Grahan on 8th October 2014

A red moon will be visible in parts of the world including the US next week. The event is known as a 'blood moon' (stock image shown) owing to the red colour of the moon. It occurs when the moon passes in to the shadow of Earth called the umbra

If emotions are running high and it feels as it it's a time of beginnings and endings, rest assured you can place some of the blame on a lunar eclipse. Mark your calendar: On Oct. 8th, the Moon will pass through the shadow of Earth for a total lunar eclipse.
Lunar eclipse will be visible in India on October 8, 2014. It occurs at Full Moon, when Earth is between the Sun and the Moon. 

Legends of Chandra Grahan
According to legend, during the Samudra manthan, the asura Rahu drank some of the Amrit (divine nectar). In a matter of moments, the Sun and the Moon recognized the asura and complained to Vishnu. But it was too late to prevent the asura from becoming an immortal. To save the world from potential problems, Vishnu concluded this divine play by beheading the asura with his Sudarshan chakra. The head of the asura became Rahu, and his body became Ketu. It is believed that this immortal head occasionally swallows the sun or the moon, causing eclipses. Then, the sun or moon passes through the opening at the neck, ending the eclipse.

Sutak on Chandra Grahan 
Sutak is also known as Ashauch. The environment gets polluted during the period of Sutak. Sutak is the time under which no good things are done, as it is considered as an unfavorable time. Sutak is usually observed 12 hours before the Sun eclipse and 9 hours before the Lunar eclipse.

Things to avoid during Grahan & Sutak (Sutak timing: 05:44 to 18:06 IST)
  1. Temples remain closed during Grahan.
  2. Once eclipse gets over, idols of deities are offered a holy bath and are cleansed from the negative effects of Grahan. 
  3. One should avoid having food exception for sick, old and infant.
  4. Ladies in Pregnancy are advised to stay indoors and avoid eating during this time because this time might affect the child’s health and disabilities could occur.
  5. People should take a holy bath after the Grahan is over. 
  6. This is the best time to chant stotras dedicated to the gods and goddesses. 
  7. One should also offer donation after Grahan.
A Total lunar eclipse, or Chandra Grahanam, will be visible inTrivandrum, Kochi and other parts of Kerala on October 8, 2014. The Chandra Grahan will be visible in Thiruvanantapuram, Cochin, Kannur, Thrissur, Palakkad, Kozhikode (Calicut) and Kottayam from 2:45 PM to 6:04 PM on October 8, 2014  – as per Indian standard time

Detail Timing of Total Lunar Eclipse in Kerala
Eclipse begins 2:45 PM
Total Lunar Eclipse begins at 3:55 PM
Total Lunar Eclipse ends at 4:54 PM
Eclipse ends at 6:04 PM


Timing of Chandra Grahan: 
Lunar Eclipse is on October 8, 2014 from 14:44 to 18:06 IST
In New Delhi it will be visible between 17:58 to 18:06 IST
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