Lunar Eclipse 2026: The first lunar eclipse of this year is going to occur on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. This will be a total lunar eclipse, which will be visible as a 'Blood Moon' in many parts of the world. This eclipse will be visible in India. Significantly, this first lunar eclipse of the year is occurring on the day of Falgun Purnima, which is also the day of Holika Dahan, making it even more important. Let's learn about the key aspects related to this day.

Lunar Eclipse 2026 Timing
According to the Panchang (Hindu calendar) calculations, the Sutak period (inauspicious period) of the lunar eclipse will begin at 6:20 AM on March 3rd. It will end at 6:46 PM.

What to do and what not to do during the eclipse?
What to do?
Chanting Vedic mantras during the eclipse is considered very auspicious.
Add Kusha grass or Tulsi leaves to food and drinks beforehand.
After the eclipse ends, sprinkle Ganga water throughout the house and perform charity and good deeds after bathing.
Avoid consuming Tamasic (foods that are considered impure or harmful) items on this day.

What not to do?
Do not touch the idols of deities after the Sutak period begins.
Cooking or eating food is considered prohibited during the eclipse.
Pregnant women should take special precautions on this day; they should not use sharp objects like scissors or knives during the eclipse and should stay indoors.

Puja Mantras
Om Pashupataye Namah.
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya.
Om Tatpurushaya Vidmahe Mahadevaya Dhimahi Tanno Rudrah Prachodayat.
Om Narayanaya Vidmahe. Vasudevaya Dhimahi. Tanno Vishnu Prachodayat.

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