The last lunar eclipse of 2025 will occur on September 7th, during the Bhadrapad Purnima. The Sutak period for the eclipse will commence from noon and last until 1:26 AM, varying by city. During the eclipse, activities such as eating, bathing, oil massage, drinking water, and performing religious rituals will be prohibited. Chanting specific mantras can ensure safety and peace.
Chandra Grahan 2025: The last lunar eclipse of the year will be visible in India on September 7th, on the Bhadrapad Purnima date. The eclipse will begin at 9:58 PM and conclude at 1:26 AM on September 8th. Prior to this, the Sutak period will be observed from noon until 1:26 AM, varying by city. During the lunar eclipse, it is essential to refrain from activities such as eating, bathing, oil massage, drinking water, and performing religious rituals. According to religious scriptures, chanting special mantras is considered auspicious, and during this time, bathing, charity, and auspicious timings for worship can be observed.
Lunar Eclipse Time and Duration
The lunar eclipse will commence on September 7, 2025, at 9:58 PM and will continue until 1:26 AM on September 8. The total duration of the eclipse will be 3 hours and 28 minutes. The penumbral lunar eclipse will last for 5 hours, 24 minutes, and 37 seconds. This period also includes the times for partial and total lunar eclipses.
- First contact with penumbra: 8:59 PM
- First contact with umbra: 9:58 PM
- Beginning of partial eclipse: 11:01 PM
- Total lunar eclipse: 11:42 PM
- End of partial eclipse: 12:22 AM
- Last contact with umbra: 1:26 AM
- Last contact with penumbra: 2:24 AM
Sutak Period of Lunar Eclipse According to Cities
The Sutak period for the lunar eclipse will vary from city to city. This Sutak period is considered valid before the official commencement of the eclipse.
- New Delhi: 12:19 PM to 1:26 AM
- Mumbai: 12:36 PM to 1:26 AM
- Kolkata: 11:34 PM to 1:26 AM
- Noida: 12:19 PM to 1:26 AM
- Bengaluru: 12:17 PM to 1:26 AM
- Lucknow: 12:04 PM to 1:26 AM
- Patna: 11:47 PM to 1:26 AM
- Ahmedabad: 12:37 PM to 1:26 AM
- Jaipur: 12:25 PM to 1:26 AM
- Pune: 12:32 PM to 1:26 AM
The Sutak period for other cities such as Kanpur, Nagpur, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ghaziabad, Ludhiana, Chandigarh, Jammu and Kashmir, Varanasi, Gurugram, Gorakhpur, Dehradun, Kota, and Bareilly has been determined similarly.
What to Do and What Not to Do During a Lunar Eclipse
Certain precautions are observed during a lunar eclipse. It is considered forbidden to eat, sleep, drink water, apply oil, defecate, urinate, comb hair, clean teeth, and engage in sexual activities during the eclipse. Furthermore, one should not touch the idols of deities during this time.
Chanting Mantras During the Eclipse
Specific mantras are chanted during a lunar eclipse. The prominent ones include:
Tamo-maya mahabhim som-suryavimardan. Hemtarapradanena mama shanti-prado bhava.
Vidhuntuda namastubhyam simhikānandanāchyuta. Dānānena nāgasya rakṣa mā vedhajād-bhayāt.
Chanting these mantras provides protection from obstacles caused by the eclipse and bestows mental peace.
Significance of Bhadrapad Purnima and the Eclipse
The Bhadrapad Purnima of 2025 falls on September 7th. This Purnima is considered highly significant for worship. On this day, observing the Satyanarayan Vrat, worshipping Shiva-Parvati, and performing Lakshmi Puja are considered especially fruitful. The lunar eclipse occurring on Bhadrapad Purnima impacts the rituals performed on this day.
- Purnima Tithi: 1:41 AM to 11:38 PM
- Bathing Muhurat: 4:31 AM to 5:16 AM
- Moonrise Time: 6:26 PM
- Auspicious Muhurat: 7:36 AM to 12:19 PM
Worship Method on Bhadrapad Purnima
To perform puja on Bhadrapad Purnima, first establish the Kalash and worship Lord Ganesha. Then, worship Shiva and Parvati using the Shodashopachara method. In addition, worship Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi, and Chandradev. Reciting and listening to the Vrat Katha with devotion is also considered auspicious.
This year's last lunar eclipse is also special because it will be visible in India and its Sutak period will be observed. Performing bathing, charity, and worship before the eclipse is believed to bring success in auspicious endeavors.
This lunar eclipse of 2025 is significant not only from a religious perspective but is also a celestial event worth observing. The Sutak and eclipse timings vary in all cities, therefore, it is essential to prepare according to your specific location.
