Surya Grahan 2025: What is Sutak Kaal, does it occur during a solar eclipse? Know full details

Surya Grahan Sutak Kaal: Sutak Kaal is very important during eclipse. No auspicious or mangal work is done during this time, but what is Sutak Kaal? Does it also apply during solar eclipse? Let us know about it in detail.

 

Surya Grahan 2025 March: The first lunar eclipse of the year took place on Holi on March 14. However, this lunar eclipse was not visible in India. Also, its Sutak period was not considered. Sutak period is definitely mentioned with every eclipse. Now after the lunar eclipse, the Sun is going to be eclipsed in this month i.e. March itself. People are now keen to know about the solar eclipse and its Sutak period. In such a situation, let us know what is Sutak period. And whether it is applicable in a solar eclipse.

 

What is a solar eclipse?

Solar eclipse is also an astronomical event, which occurs when the moon comes between the sun and the earth. During a solar eclipse, the moon covers the sunlight for some time. This causes darkness on the earth. In this month, on the 29th of Chaitra Amavasya, the sun will be eclipsed. This will be a partial solar eclipse. This means that the moon will be able to cover only a part of the sun. This solar eclipse will begin on March 29 at 2:21 pm. This solar eclipse will end at 6:14 pm.

What is Sutak period?

Sutak period is observed during both lunar and solar eclipses. Sutak period is very important during eclipses. Sutak period of solar eclipse starts 12 hours before the eclipse. Like the eclipse, its sutak period is also considered inauspicious. Sutak period means the effect of the eclipse increases. Auspicious and auspicious works are not done during the sutak period. Temple doors are closed during the sutak period. There is no worship in temples. According to astrology, the first solar eclipse of the year will not be visible in India. Therefore, its sutak period will also not be valid here.

 

Where will the eclipse be visible?

The first solar eclipse of the year will be visible in Bermuda, Northern Brazil, Finland, Germany, France, Hungary, Ireland, Austria, Northern Russia, Spain, Belgium, eastern part of Canada, Suriname, Morocco, Greenland, Sweden, Barbados, Denmark, Lithuania, Holland, Portugal, Poland, Norway, Ukraine, Switzerland, England and eastern areas of America.