Solar Eclipse on 7 September – Get ready for a rare night in the sky and in faith. On Sunday, September 7, the bright Bhadrapad Purnima will clash with a total lunar eclipse, turning the full moon into a deep red “Blood Moon” across India. For devotees, this day is not just about watching the sky. People now ask how to perform the Purnima puja and vrat when the grahan happens on the same day.
Sutak Starts in Afternoon
The sacred Sutak period begins at 12:57 PM on Sunday. From that time, people avoid cooking, eating, or visiting temples. The eclipse itself starts at 9:58 PM, will turn into full red glory by 11:01 PM, and will end at 1:26 AM past midnight.
Puja and Snan Before Sutak
Devotees should finish all holy baths and puja rituals before Sutak.
- Morning bath: 4:31 AM to 5:16 AM.
- Purnima puja: 7:36 AM to 12:19 PM.
This is the best window to perform Satyanarayan puja, offer water, light lamps, and give charity.
Fasting and Vrat-Paran
On this Purnima, many keep a fast. Once Sutak starts, food and water should be avoided. The vrat-paran (breaking the fast) will be done only after the eclipse ends, in the early hours of September 8, after taking a purifying bath. Purnima already marks the end of the lunar month. A total lunar eclipse on the same night makes the day extra powerful. Priests say observing the rules can bring peace, blessings, and protection from negative energy.
September 7 is not just another full moon. It is a night where faith meets science, when the holy Purnima will glow as a Blood Moon. Don’t miss the timings — they could shape how you observe one of the most powerful nights of the year.
