# Surya Grahan *Valayakara 2027: Date and Rituals

> Surya Grahan *Valayakara 2027 is on Saturday, 6 February. Surya Grahan is a solar eclipse, when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun.

Source: https://www.hinducalendar.today/festivals/surya-grahan-valayakara

## Significance & Spiritual Meaning

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

Significance & Spiritual Meaning

Surya Grahan is a solar eclipse, when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun.

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

It happens on an Amavasya and is seen only from some places. In the Hindu tradition the Sutak period of about twelve hours before a solar 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 during the eclipse.
3. 3 Step 3 A bath and charity after the eclipse ends.