Fri Sep 05 13:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Lunar Eclipse to Grace the Skies on September 7, 2025

**New Delhi:** Skywatchers in India are in for a treat! The second lunar eclipse of 2025 is set to occur on Sunday, September 7th, coinciding with Bhadrapada Purnima. This full lunar eclipse will be visible across India, triggering the observance of “Sutak Kaal,” a period of restricted activity.

The eclipse is scheduled to begin at 9:58 PM on September 7th and conclude at 1:26 AM on September 8th.

**During the eclipse, traditional beliefs dictate several precautions:**

* **Avoid worship and touching idols:** Refrain from engaging in religious rituals or physical contact with deities during the eclipse.
* **Limit food and rest:** Eating and sleeping are discouraged during the eclipse period, as they are believed to invite negativity.
* **Stay indoors:** Avoid venturing outside, particularly to isolated or negative spaces.
* **Refrain from cutting Tulsi leaves:** This is considered inauspicious during Sutak.
* **Avoid auspicious activities:** Postpone any significant ceremonies or celebrations.

**To mitigate negative effects, consider the following:**

* **Add Tulsi leaves:** Incorporate Tulsi leaves into food and other sacred items.
* **Pregnant women take extra care:** Expectant mothers are advised to exercise heightened caution during the eclipse.
* **Avoid direct viewing and sharp objects:** Do not look at the eclipse with the naked eye, and refrain from using sharp tools.
* **Chant mantras:** Reciting the Chandra Dev’s (Moon God) Beej Mantra is believed to be beneficial: “Om Shram Shreem Shraum Sah Chandramase Namah.”

While these are traditional beliefs, readers are encouraged to exercise their own discretion. The original article explicitly states that the information provided is based on various sources including astrology, scriptures and legends and asks its readers to not consider it as final truth or claim.

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