Surya Grahan: When will the Sutak period of the solar eclipse begin? Will it be valid in India or not? Learn the truth..
- byShikha Srivastava
- 17 Sep, 2025
Surya Grahan Sutak Kaal: The second and final solar eclipse of this year is scheduled to occur on Sunday, September 21st. This is a partial solar eclipse. The Sutak period begins even before the eclipse begins. No auspicious activities are performed during the Sutak period. Pregnant women, children, and the elderly must exercise special caution during the Sutak period. The solar eclipse can have an impact on pregnant women, potentially adversely affecting their babies. A solar eclipse always occurs on the new moon day, but this time it will occur on Sarva Pitru Amavasya. Let's learn from Tirupati astrologer Dr. Krishna Kumar Bhargava when the Sutak period for the solar eclipse will begin. Will the Sutak period be valid in India?

Sutak Period for the Solar Eclipse
According to astrology, the Sutak period begins 12 hours before the solar eclipse. The Sutak period is considered an inauspicious time, during which auspicious work is prohibited. When will the Sutak period for the solar eclipse on September 21st begin? To find out, you first need to know the timing of the solar eclipse.
Solar Eclipse Timing
On September 21st, the day of Sarva Pitru Amavasya, the solar eclipse will begin at 10:59 pm Indian Standard Time. The peak of the solar eclipse will be at 1:11 am. The eclipse will end at 3:23 am on September 22nd. Sharadiya Navratri also begins on that day.
Sutak Period for Solar Eclipse
You know that the Sutak period for a solar eclipse begins 12 hours before its onset. Based on this, the Sutak period for this solar eclipse should begin at 10:59 am Indian Standard Time on September 21st. The Sutak period ends with the end of the solar eclipse.
Will the Sutak period for the solar eclipse occur in India?
This last solar eclipse of the year will not be visible in India. Consequently, its Sutak period will not be valid in our country. In this way, you will be protected from the effects of this solar eclipse. The rules of the Sutak period of a solar eclipse will not apply.
What not to do during the Sutak period?
The Sutak period of a solar eclipse will not be observed, but for your information, let us tell you what activities should not be done during the Sutak period:
1. Temples are closed during the Sutak period. No worship of God is performed.
2. Eating, cooking, going outside the house, bathing, donating, and performing religious rituals are prohibited during the Sutak period.
3. Pregnant women should not go out of the house during the Sutak period, nor should they use sharp objects.
4. Sleeping is also prohibited during the Sutak period.

What to do during the Sutak period
Sing hymns in the name of God during the Sutak period. If you have taken a Guru Mantra, chant that mantra. Otherwise, chant the name of your favorite deity. Pregnant women should chant the Santan Gopal Mantra or any other protection mantra.
When the Sutak period is over, clean the place of worship and the house. Then, take a bath and remove and wash the clothes worn during the Sutak period. Wear clean clothes. Worship the deity and offer him food. If you have already prepared food, add basil leaves to it. This will remove the ill effects of the eclipse.
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