Lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) is an exceptional phenomenon in the sky that mesmerises almost all of us. From scientists to religiously inclined common people, everyone waits for this celestial happening to witness and be thrilled. 

From the scientific aspect, when earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, lunar eclipse happens. In India, it has utmost religious importance and people are very particular about it to follow certain rules and regulations, up to seven days before and after the eclipse.

KhandGraas Chandra Grahan – Do’s & Don’ts

Travel for any special purpose is strictly prohibited during these 14 days, according to Shastra. In addition to this, during the eclipse time, some natural acts, like eating,attending nature’s call, applying oil on body, cutting nails, sleeping and sexual activities among married couple are strictly prohibited, as per Hindu beliefs. 

Although children,pregnant women, elderly people and patients of any diseases are exempted from these restrictions. People chant Mantras, Hymns, perform religious acts,‘Sadhana’s and ‘Mantra Siddhi’ during the entire period of eclipse in the sky and take bath in holy rivers, after ending the eclipse. This partial lunar eclipse will only be visible in eastern part of India, European countries,
Asian countries (except Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran), Australia and North
Western Africa, North and South American countries (including Canada).

As per Indian System of Vedic Astrology, it has astrological significance to affect different Moon sign natives as per the happening of this eclipse. Coinciding with ‘Kartik Purnima’ this Partial Lunar Eclipse is gaining much importance for Hindu people. 

This Partial Lunar Eclipse is taking place in Taurus sign and the Moon will be in Krittikanakshatra during the eclipse, to remain exultedmeans most powerful condition. The restriction period will start from 19November at 3.49am, which is to be continued till end of the eclipse.

Only Virgo and Aquarius Moon sign natives are going to yield positive outcome from this eclipse. Aries and Scorpio Moon sign people are expected to experience mixed results. To Know the natives of the rest of the Moon signs, consult to online Astrologer