Lunar eclipse 2025
Lunar eclipse 2025: Eclipse in Hinduism is considered not only an astronomical event, but also very important in religious and spiritual terms. Whenever there is an eclipse, the sutak period is also associated with it. During this time, many rules from worship to catering become tough. Especially there is a tradition of taking a special precaution in food items and that is to put basil leaves and kush. It is believed that by doing this, the negative energy of the eclipse period and micro -organisms do not affect the food.
When will the lunar eclipse 2025 and the Sutak period?
According to the almanac, the first lunar eclipse of 2025 seems to be on the night of 7 September. It will be partly visible in India, but in religious terms, its effect will be valid in the whole country. The Sutak period begins about 9 hours before the eclipse. During this time, cooking, food and worship are all prohibited.
Why is the basil leaf and kush?
The most special tradition in the eclipse period is to add food and water to the water. Religious belief is that Tulsi is the form of mother and at this time putting basil leaves in food, she is not impure. Even after the shadow of the eclipse, such food is considered edible. Not only this, Ayurveda also states that Tulsi has such qualities that destroy microorganisms. Similarly, Kush is also considered sacred in the scriptures. The reason for putting it in food and water is that the negative waves active during the eclipse period should not affect the food. The food remains pure due to the touch of Kush. This is the reason that before the eclipse, elders in every house advise to keep food safe from Tulsi and Kush.
What not to do during the Sutak period?
Many works are stopped during the eclipse and Sutak period. During this time there is a tradition of not sewing and wearing new clothes. Touching and worshiping the idols of God is said to be forbidden. Making food, food or harvesting of vegetables is also considered inauspicious. Not only this, gold and physical relations are also said to be prohibited during this time because this time is considered only for cultivation and peace.
What to do after the eclipse?
As soon as the eclipse is over, one should take a bath first so that both the body and the mind can be purified. After this, the house is well cleaned and Ganga water is sprayed. There is also a tradition of offering Tulsi Dal by offering to God. If the food was not kept safe by adding Tulsi or Kush before the Sutak period, then it is considered appropriate to make fresh food and eat after the eclipse.
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