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As the lunar eclipse unfolds today, temples across India have shut their doors with the commencement of the Sutak Kaal, the period considered inauspicious ahead of a celestial event.
In Ranchi, Jharkhand, the gates of the Pahari Temple were closed as the Sutak period came into effect.
As the lunar eclipse unfolds today, temples across India have shut their doors with the commencement of the Sutak Kaal, the period considered inauspicious ahead of a celestial event.
In Ranchi, Jharkhand, the gates of the Pahari Temple were closed as the Sutak period came into effect.
The closures reflect long-standing traditions followed during a Chandra Grahan, when devotees refrain from routine worship inside temples until the eclipse concludes.
The lunar eclipse on March 3 will begin in the afternoon and continue into the early evening.
The event will last for several hours, drawing attention from both skywatchers and devotees observing religious customs.
The Sutak period begins nine hours before the eclipse starts and ends immediately after the eclipse concludes. For today’s eclipse, Sutak commenced in the morning and will remain in effect until 6:47 PM IST.
During this time, specific religious restrictions are observed:
The belief surrounding Sutak stems from the idea that eclipses influence spiritual and environmental energies, making it necessary to pause sacred rituals temporarily.
Apart from temple closures, households also follow certain customs during a lunar eclipse:
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