The first solar eclipse of this year is going to be held on the auspicious day of Chaitra Amavasya on 29 March 2025. According to Hindu calendar and religious beliefs, solar eclipse is considered a very important astronomical event, but it is not considered auspicious from a religious point of view. It is believed that the effect of negative energy is more at the time of solar eclipse, so it is necessary to follow special rules.
The special thing about this solar eclipse is that it will be a partial solar eclipse and will not be seen in India, so its sutak period will not be valid here. However, from a spiritual point of view, this time is considered a golden opportunity of cultivation, chanting mantra and self -purification.
When and how does solar eclipse feel?
Solar eclipse occurs when the moon comes between the Sun and the Earth, so that the sunlight does not reach the earth. This incident is possible only on the day of Amavasya because the same day the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth. At this time the shadow of the moon falls on the earth, which we see as a solar eclipse.
There are three types of solar eclipse:
- Partial Solar Eclipse – When only some part of the moon covers the sun.
- Annular Solar Eclipse – When the moon is in the middle of the sun, but the sun’s edge looks like a shining ring.
- Total Solar Eclipse – When the moon covers the entire sun and darkness is covered for a few moments.
Solar eclipse 2025: date, time and visibility
- Date: Saturday, 29 March 2025
- Start Time (IST): 2:20 pm
- Expiry Time (IST): 6:16 pm
- Type of eclipse: partial solar eclipse
- Visibility in India: Will not appear
- Sutak period: not valid (because won’t be visible in India)
The Sutak period begins 12 hours before the eclipse, but it only applies when the eclipse appears at the respective location. Since it will not be seen in India, there will be no need for a sutak period here.
Where will the solar eclipse look 2025?
The solar eclipse of this time will be seen in many parts of the world, including:
- Europe: Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Sweden, Denmark, Lithuania, Holland, Portugal, Poland, Norway, Ukraine, Switzerland, England
- America: Eastern Region
- Canada: Eastern part
- South America: Northern Brazil, Suriname, Barbados
- Africa: Morocco
- Other: Greenland, Bermuda
What to do and what not to do during solar eclipse?
What not to do:
- One should not sleep: Sleep during solar eclipse can affect negative energy on the body.
- Do not cook and eat food: The food cooked at this time is considered impure. Pregnant and sick people can take fruits etc.
- Pregnant women do not get out of the house: This may have negative effects on the fetus.
- Add basil leaves to the food: If the food is already prepared, then basil should be added to it, it prevents it from being contaminated.
- Close the doors of the temple: There is a tradition to close the temple gates during solar eclipse.
What to do:
- Take a bath after the eclipse is over: It is a symbol of purification and removes negative energy.
- Spray Ganga water: Sprinkling Ganga water in the house and temple is considered auspicious.
- Chant the mantra: Chanting the mantras of God at this time provides spiritual benefits and provides mental peace
