Natural Omen (Prakritik Shakun)
Lunar Eclipse
चंद्र ग्रहण
CategoryNatural Omen (Prakritik Shakun)
SignificanceInauspicious (Ashubh)
Quick Answer
A lunar eclipse in Vedic tradition requires spiritual protection and specific rituals — avoid eating during the eclipse and perform purification afterwards.
Last updated: 20 April 2026 · Based on Brihat Samhita & classical Shakun Shastra
What Does It Mean?
Lunar eclipse affects the moon's calming and nurturing energies.
Emotional stability may be disrupted during the eclipse period.
Remedies (Upay)
- 1.Do not eat during the eclipse period.
- 2.Recite Om Chandraya Namaha continuously during the eclipse.
- 3.Bathe and donate white rice or silver after the eclipse.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.Lunar eclipse — rituals in Vedic tradition?
Don't eat during; recite Chandra mantra; bathe and donate after.