Lunar Eclipse Food Rules: According to the calendar, the first lunar eclipse of the year 2026 is going to occur today i.e. on March 3. From astrological and religious point of view the event of eclipse is considered very important. According to Indian time, this lunar eclipse will start from 3:20 pm and continue till 6:46 pm. Since the Sutak period of lunar eclipse starts 9 hours before, hence Sutak has already started from 6:20 am today. In such a situation, the biggest question that arises is whether it is necessary to remain hungry for such a long time? According to the scriptures, what rules should be followed if one feels hungry? Let us know.
What is the religious belief regarding food during Sutak period?
According to the scriptures, the Sutak period and the eclipse period are considered impure times. It is believed that during this time the flow of negative energy in the universe increases, which has a direct impact on our food and water. For normal healthy people, both eating and cooking are considered prohibited during Sutak period. Because during the eclipse, due to the effect of rays, bacteria can grow rapidly in the environment, which contaminates the cooked food.
What to do if you feel hungry?
The rules are strict in the scriptures, but According to texts like Nirnay Sindhu, In some special circumstances, relaxation has been given regarding food during the eclipse.
No rules for: This strict rule of diet does not apply to children, old people, sick people and pregnant women. If they feel hungry, they can eat fruits or satvik food.
pre-made food
If you feel very hungry then the food prepared before the eclipse starts, in which Tulsi Dal has been added, can be taken in limited quantity.
fruits and dried fruits
According to some beliefs, fruits, dry fruits or milk can be consumed, as these are considered sacred and satvik.
liquids
If you feel thirsty, water or juice mixed with basil can be consumed, but it should be purified before applying sutak.
Precautions during eclipse, what to do and what not to do?
- Add basil leaves to the food prepared before the eclipse.
- Do not cook new food during Sutak period.
- Meditate on God and chant mantras.
- Do not use sharp objects like scissors, needle or knife.
- After the eclipse ends, take bath and do charity.
- Avoid sleeping during the eclipse (except when sick).
- Keep the doors of the temple of your house closed.
- Avoid viewing the eclipse with open eyes.
What to do after the eclipse?
As soon as the eclipse ends at 6:46 pm, first of all sprinkle Ganga water in the entire house. Take bath yourself and then prepare fresh food and consume it. The leftover cooked food before the Sutak period, if it does not contain basil, can be given to animals, but humans are prohibited from eating that food.
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