Patna Lunar Eclipse 2026: Visibility, Mahavir Mandir Closure, and Public Impact Explained
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Lunar Eclipse on March 3, 2026: Patna Mahavir Temple to Close, Sutak Kaal Effects
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News18•03-03-2026, 10:47
Lunar Eclipse on March 3, 2026: Patna Mahavir Temple to Close, Sutak Kaal Effects
•A partial/penumbral lunar eclipse will be visible in Bihar on March 3, 2026, from 3:20 PM to 6:46 PM IST.
•Sutak Kaal begins at 6:20 AM and lasts until the eclipse ends, during which temples like Patna Mahavir Temple will remain closed.
•Religious beliefs advise postponing worship, cooking, and auspicious ceremonies during Sutak Kaal; pregnant women are advised caution.
•The eclipse will be visible in major Bihar cities including Patna, Gaya, and Bhagalpur as the moon rises.
•Astrologically, the eclipse in Leo may affect self-confidence and emotions, with varied impacts on other zodiac signs; meditation and donations are considered auspicious.