Chandra Grahan 2025: When is the lunar eclipse and where can you see it in India?

The second and last lunar eclipse of the year, known as Chandra Grahan, is to take place on September 7, 2025 in India. It will be witnessed across all of India. Lunar eclipses are often considered religiously and culturally important in Hinduism, especially when they occur during significant periods like Pitru Paksha.

What is a lunar eclipse and its importance

Lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Moon and the Sun, casting its shadow on the Moon. Since the Moon is seen from an entire hemisphere, the eclipse will be seen by the whole of India where the Moon is above the horizon at eclipse time.

Visibility across India:

North India: Delhi, Chandigarh, Jaipur, and LucknowWestern India: Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Pune will also witness the total eclipse.Southern India: Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Kochi Eastern India: Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, and Guwahati will be able to see the eclipse in totality.Central India: Bhopal, Nagpur, and Raipur will also be able to view the lunar eclipse.Accurate timing

According to Drik Panchang, Sutak Kaal begins much in advance of the commencement of the eclipse and will remain for around 9 hours. For this eclipse, Sutak Kaal would begin at 12:57 PM IST on 7 September 2025.

There are some restrictions during this particular time frame such as not cooking, fasting, avoiding new activities, and not indulging in any auspicious activity or religious ceremony. All these activities assist in expressing honor towards the cosmic energy shifts undergone during the eclipse.Cultural significanceThis lunar eclipse takes place during Pitru Paksha, a time for ancestor worship. Several people conduct Shradh rituals at that time in order to attain blessings and serenity for departed souls.Spiritual books and astrologers advise conducting all significant rituals before Sutak Kaal starts. These rituals are thought to create divine energy and spiritual gain.Safety tips