Rare Blood Moon on Holika Dahan 2026: Will India See This Celestial Event?

• A rare partial lunar eclipse, also known as a Blood Moon, will coincide with Holika Dahan on March 3, 2026.
• The eclipse will be visible in some parts of India, making the Sutak period applicable, which begins 9 hours prior.
• The lunar eclipse will start at 3:20 PM IST and end at 6:47 PM IST, lasting 3 hours and 27 minutes.
• Astrologically significant, the Moon will be in Leo with Ketu; the eclipse is termed a Grastodaya eclipse as it ends before moonrise in India.
• During Sutak, avoid touching idols, eating, drinking, and religious activities; pregnant women should take special precautions.

Why It Matters: A rare partial lunar eclipse on Holika Dahan 2026 will be visible in India, with Sutak period applicable.