Chandra Grahan 2025 Date and Time: September 7 Sutak Timings and Precautions Advised

The last Chandra Grahan 2025 (lunar eclipse) will occur on September 7, 2025 coinciding with Bhadrapada Purnima and the start of Pitru Paksha Shradh. In Hindu tradition, a lunar eclipse is considered highly inauspicious and is observed with strict spiritual and astrological rules. Since this eclipse will be visible in India, the Sutak Kaal will be observed with full devotion and restrictions.

Chandra Grahan 2025 Date and Sutak Timings

What Is Sutak Kaal?

In Hinduism, Sutak Kaal is the inauspicious period before an eclipse during which auspicious activities such as cooking, worship, and new beginnings are avoided.

• Temples remain closed during this period.


• Religious texts advise meditation, chanting, and spiritual practices instead of worldly activities.

Rules to Follow During Sutak Kaal

• Avoid eating, drinking, sleeping, or performing daily activities without purification.


• Pregnant women should be extra cautious, as eclipses are believed to impact unborn children.


• Cover stored food with Tulsi, Kush, or Durva leaves to protect it from dosha.


• Engage in mantras, meditation, and penance to reduce negative effects.

How Does a Lunar Eclipse Occur?

A lunar eclipse happens when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, blocking sunlight from reaching the Moon. This results in the Moon appearing darker, often turning a deep copper-red, also known as a ‘Blood Moon’. The September 7 eclipse will be a total lunar eclipse, lasting for 3 hours, 28 minutes and 2 seconds.

What to Do After the Lunar Eclipse

Once the Chandra Grahan 2025 ends, devotees should:

• Take a ritual bath, ideally with Ganga jal.


• Sprinkle holy water around the house for purification.


• Resume worship and offer prayers.

Since this eclipse marks the first day of Pitru Paksha, donating food, clothes, or charity in the name of ancestors is considered highly auspicious.

Where Will Chandra Grahan 2025 Be Visible?