Lunar Eclipse Before Holi: Kashi Vishwanath, Other Temples to Close; Know Timings

• A lunar eclipse will occur before Holi, visible in India for a few minutes on March 3.
• The Sutak period begins 9 hours before the eclipse, leading to temple closures.
• Kashi Vishwanath Temple will close at 4:30 PM and reopen at 7:15 PM for devotees.
• Other Varanasi temples like Sankat Mochan and Durga Temple will close between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
• The eclipse will be visible in India, East Asia, Australia, Pakistan, USA, and other regions; bathing and donation are advised post-eclipse.