Tue Oct 01 05:21:27 UTC 2024: ## Sarva Pitru Amavasya 2024: Last Solar Eclipse of the Year to Coincide with Ancestral Rituals
**New Delhi, India:** The annual Sarva Pitru Amavasya, a significant day for offering ancestral rites, will coincide with the last solar eclipse of the year on October 2nd, 2024. While the eclipse itself will not be visible in India, its influence is expected to be felt across the globe.
The Sarva Pitru Amavasya, also known as Mahalaya Amavasya, will begin on October 1st at 9:39 PM and end on October 3rd at 12:18 AM. The eclipse will occur on October 2nd at 9:13 PM, ending at 3:17 AM on October 3rd. The solar eclipse will be visible in parts of Argentina, the Pacific Ocean, Antarctica, South America, Peru, and Fiji.
**Significance of the Eclipse:**
The eclipse is a rare event, occurring in the Virgo constellation and will be directly impacting the Sun. This conjunction is believed to cause significant planetary shifts, potentially leading to political unrest, economic fluctuations, and natural disasters.
**Rituals and Precautions:**
Despite the eclipse’s visibility outside of India, it will be observed across the country. The auspicious “Sarvarth Siddhi Yoga” will also prevail from 12:23 PM on October 2nd to 6:15 AM on October 3rd, making it an opportune time for performing rituals and charitable acts.
**Tips for Sarva Pitru Amavasya:**
* Perform ancestral rites to appease the departed souls.
* Engage in charitable acts and donations.
* Worship Hanuman for protection against negative energies.
* Take a dip in holy rivers like Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati.
The eclipse’s influence on the Earth is a cause for concern, particularly as the Sun, Moon, Mercury, and Ketu will be aligned during this period. While the eclipse itself will not have any direct impact on India, its global influence will be felt.
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