Rationalists to celebrate eclipse to dispel myths

Seeking to dispel myths associated with solar eclipse, members of the 'Aid Without Religion' trust and Dakshina Kannada rationalists' association will organise a celebration of solar eclipse here during the eclipse period on Tuesday.

The event is aimed to allay misconceptions about solar eclipses that exposure to sunlight during eclipse could cause skin disease and physical harm. The members will watch the eclipse through specially procured glasses and also consume food during the time. A meeting in the open will be organised and the members will have food during the time of the eclipse, Prof Narendra Nayak, president of the Federation of Indian Rationalist Associations said in a statement on Sunday.