Chandra Grahan 2026: Lunar Eclipse on Holika Dahan, Visible in India for Over 3 Hours

• The first lunar eclipse of 2026 will occur on March 3, coinciding with Holika Dahan during Phalguna Purnima.
• The eclipse will be visible in India, particularly in the North-Eastern region of Bengal and states like Mizoram, Nagaland, Manipur, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh.
• The lunar eclipse will last for approximately 3 hours and 27 minutes, starting at 03:20 PM and ending at 06:47 PM IST.
• A Sutak period of 9 hours will precede the eclipse, beginning at 06:20 AM, during which religious activities are restricted.
• Holika Dahan rituals can only be performed after the Sutak period concludes at 06:47 PM.

Why It Matters: The 2026 lunar eclipse on Holika Dahan will be visible in India, impacting religious observances due to the Sutak period.