# Chandra Grahan *Purna 2026: Date and Rituals

> Chandra Grahan is a lunar eclipse, when the Earth's shadow falls on the full moon.

Source: https://www.hinducalendar.today/festivals/chandra-grahan-purna

## Significance & Spiritual Meaning

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

Significance & Spiritual Meaning

Chandra Grahan is a lunar eclipse, when the Earth's shadow falls on the full moon.

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

It happens only on a Purnima. A total (Purna) eclipse covers the moon fully; a partial (Anshika) one covers part of it. It is seen only from the places where the moon is above the horizon at that time. In the Hindu tradition a Sutak period of about nine hours before a lunar eclipse is kept, and ends with it.

## Key Rituals & Observance

Step-by-step sacred rituals and worship practices

1. 1 Step 1 No temple worship or cooking during the Sutak, as the tradition says.
2. 2 Step 2 Chanting of mantras and meditation during the eclipse.
3. 3 Step 3 A bath and charity after the eclipse ends.