Lunar Eclipse Today: Sutak Begins 6:20 AM, What to Do and Avoid During Eclipse

• The biggest lunar eclipse of the year on March 3, 2026, will be visible from India, lasting 3 hours and 27 minutes.
• Sutak period for the lunar eclipse begins 9 hours prior at 6:20 AM and concludes at 6:47 PM after the eclipse ends.
• During Sutak, clean the house, cover food, add basil leaves to cooked food, and engage in chanting, meditation, and prayer.
• After the eclipse, bathe, sprinkle Ganga Jal, clean the house, discard leftover food, and perform charity.
• Avoid cooking or consuming new food during Sutak; pregnant women, children, and elderly should avoid going out.