Eclipse has special significance in Hinduism. Eclipse in astrology is considered an important astronomical event and scientists along with astrologers keep an eye on it. Recently, on March 14, the first lunar eclipse of the year took place. Now the first solar eclipse of the year is going to be found. Let us tell you that the first solar eclipse of the year is going to be held on 29 March 2025, one day before Chaitra Navratri. Many tasks are prohibited during the eclipse, so let’s know some beliefs related to eclipse.
Food and drink related beliefs on solar eclipse:
Pregnant women should take special care during solar eclipse. Eating and drinking is prohibited during this time. Pregnant women should not peel or cut anything during solar eclipse. It is believed that a few drops of basil leaves in the water should be boiled and drunk. People who are sick or elderly should not fast during this time. During this time you can eat nuts. Even after eating it in small amounts, it will give full energy to the body. During the eclipse, women are advised to take satvic food.
How long will the sutak period of solar eclipse 2025 last?
According to astrology, the Sutak period begins 12 hours before the solar eclipse, which ends with the end of the eclipse. No auspicious work is done during the Sutak period. The sutak period of the first solar eclipse of the year will begin on the night of 28 March.
When will the solar eclipse? (Solar eclipse 2025)
Chaitra Navratri is going to start from March 30 and a day before that, the first solar eclipse of the year will be held on March 29. Which will start at 2:21 pm Indian time and end at 6:16 pm. The duration of the first solar eclipse of the year will be 3 hours 53 minutes.