The solar eclipse happens when the Moon moves galactic and suns its rays into Earth partly or completely blocked. A partial solar eclipse will take place on September 21, 2025 at 17:29 UTC (10:59 PM IST) and lasts slightly more than four hours, concluding at 21:53 UTC (3:23 AM IST the next day). It can be seen from Australia and New Zealand in the southern hemisphere it cannot be seen from India as it occurs during the night here.
What to Eat During Surya Grahan?
During Surya Grahan eating light sattvic food and natural food that is mentally uplifting and peaceful is encouraged in many traditions Fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and dairy are best, aiding digestion and immunity.
Coconut water is a favorite to drink and detox with turmeric milk is for its immunity and anti-inflammatory effects, guarding against harm and keeping one healthy and in balance at this time.
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What Foods to Avoid During Surya Grahan?
Foods are avoided during the eclipse for maintaining purity and positive energy like cooked food is generally kept away since it absorbs negativity from the cosmic energy around it. Onions and garlic being stimulating or dulling are avoided to maintain a peaceful mind.
Avoidance is also hopefully placed on non-vegetarian dishes along with stimulants like alcohol and caffeine as they are thought to interfere with the energy flow in the body and distract from the spirit.
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What Is the Use of Tulsi Leaves?
Tulsi or holy basil leaves are sacred for their protective and healing properties it is said that adding tulsi leaves to food during Surya Grahan keeps it protected from evil influences. Tulsi is a natural adaptogen which reduces stress and anxiety, increases immunity and maintains respiratory health with daily use helps bring mental clarity, decreases inflammation and improves overall health.
Why Should You Avoid Cooking During Grahan?
During a solar eclipse cooking is said to be forbidden in common belief due to the cosmological energy contaminating the purity of the food and thereby reducing its nutritional value. Food should ideally be prepared before the eclipse begins and should then be left uncooked until after the eclipse ends as this is believed to maintain the spiritual and physical benefits of the food. There is a belief that food is influenced by the same cosmic energy that influences human beings.
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