Bhadra Purnima fast 2025: Eclipse on the full moon, what can be kept on full moon fast? Learn the opinion of scriptures
The full moon of Bhadrapada month is very special this time because not only the full moon fast is being kept on this day, but the lunar eclipse is also seen on this day. In such a coincidence, the question arises in the minds of the people whether the fast can be kept or due to the eclipse, the rules change. Let us know what religious scriptures say about this.
Importance of full moon fast
Fasting of full moon is kept every month. It is considered dedicated to Lord Vishnu. In this fast, a person gets virtue by bathing, fasting and donating and happiness and prosperity comes in life.
Lunar eclipse
This time, on the full moon day, there will be a lunar eclipse from 9.57 minutes to 1: 26 minutes on the day of the full moon day. Its sutak will be taken from 12 to 57 minutes a day. In Sutak, worship and shraddha karma are considered taboo.
Is it appropriate to keep fast?
According to the scriptures, fasting is not forbidden during the eclipse period, but this time is considered more effective for tenacity and practice, yes, the worship is not done during the eclipse, the idols are covered and it is advisable to do mantras, meditation and silent practice.
What to do after eclipse
At the end of the eclipse, the fast should take a pure bath. After this, it is considered superior to worship God again. It is believed that this confluence of full moon fasting and eclipse proves to be extremely beneficial for spiritual purification and prevention of karma.
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