The first solar eclipse of the year 2026 is going to occur. On February 17, the solar eclipse will occur in Aquarius and Dhanishtha Nakshatra. This will be a partial solar eclipse. During a solar eclipse, the shape of the Sun will appear like a shining bracelet. Astronomers say that in this solar eclipse the Moon can cover about 96 percent of the Sun. Many types of questions have started arising in the minds of people regarding this solar eclipse. Like- what time will the solar eclipse occur? Will it be visible in India or not? Will its Sutak period be valid or not etc. Today we will give you answers to all the questions related to the upcoming solar eclipse, about which people are confused.
What time will the solar eclipse occur?
According to Indian time, the solar eclipse is going to last from 3:26 pm to 7:57 pm on Tuesday, February 17. The total duration of this solar eclipse is going to be 4 hours 31 minutes. This solar eclipse will be at its peak between 5:13 pm and 6:11 pm.
Will the solar eclipse be visible in India?
This is a Kankan solar eclipse, which will not be visible in India. It will only be visible in parts of Southern Africa, Antarctica and South America, including Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania, Namibia, Mauritius, Botswana, Mozambique, Argentina and Chile.
Will the Sutak period of solar eclipse be valid or not?
Sutak takes place 12 hours before the solar eclipse. But the solar eclipse of 17th February will not be visible in India. Therefore its Sutak period will also not be valid.
How will the view of the solar eclipse be?
An annular or annular solar eclipse is going to occur on February 17. This eclipse occurs when the Moon comes exactly between the Sun and the Earth. During this time, the Sun appears like a bright ring from some parts of the Earth. It has been called ‘Ring of Fire’.
Do not make these mistakes even by mistake during solar eclipse
According to religious beliefs, worshiping during the eclipse period is considered prohibited. During this period, the idols of Gods and Goddesses should not be touched. During this period, one should avoid doing any auspicious or auspicious work. One should also avoid cooking or eating food during the eclipse. During this period, pregnant women, children and elderly people should not leave the house.
What to do if solar eclipse is inauspicious?
If solar eclipse is inauspicious then chant mantras of Sun God or Lord Shiva during the eclipse period. You can also recite Guru Mantra or Vishnu Sahastranam. You will get benefit from this also.
What to do after solar eclipse?
One must take bath after solar eclipse. This provides relief from the negative effects of the eclipse. After this sprinkle Ganga water in the house. Reinstall the idols of the home temple by bathing them with pure water. Doing charity or charity after the eclipse is also considered especially fruitful.
What to donate after solar eclipse?
Donating some special things during or after the eclipse is considered very auspicious. During this time you can donate food, clothes and money to poor or needy people. It will be better if things related to Sun are donated after the eclipse. During this time you can donate wheat, rice, pulses, jaggery, black sesame and yellow fruits.
Chant these mantras during solar eclipse
Surya Beej Mantra- Om Hram Hrim Hram Sah Suryay Namah
Surya Mool Mantra – Om Ghrini Suryay Namah” or “Om Hreem Ghrini Surya Adityah Shreem”
Surya Gayatri Mantra- Om Adityaya Vidmahe Divakaraya Dhimahi Tanno Surya Prachodayat
Eclipse protection mantra- Yosau Shuldharo Rudrashadkarau Vrishabhanah. Suryoparagajan Dosham Vinashayatu Sarvada.
religious belief related to eclipse
According to the beliefs of Hindu religion, solar and lunar eclipses are considered to be related to Rahu and Ketu, which are also called sin or shadow planets. It is believed that there was a dispute between the gods and demons regarding the pot of nectar obtained from the churning of the ocean. Then Lord Vishnu took the form of Mohini and started distributing nectar to the gods. Then the demon named Swarbhanu understood this and secretly sat in the row of gods. He also drank the nectar.
