Chandra Grahan 2025: Date, time, and where to watch in India

The year’s second and final lunar eclipse, or Chandra Grahan, will occur on September 7, 2025, and will be visible across all of India. In Hindu culture, lunar eclipses hold deep spiritual and religious significance, especially when they align with sacred periods like Pitru Paksha.

What is a Lunar Eclipse and Its Significance

A lunar eclipse happens when the Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow on the Moon. Because the Moon is visible from an entire hemisphere, this eclipse will be seen across India wherever the Moon is above the horizon during the event.

Where It Will Be Visible

• North India: Delhi, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Lucknow
• West India: Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune
• South India: Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kochi
• East India: Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati
• Central India: Bhopal, Nagpur, Raipur

Timing Details

• Date: September 7, 2025
• Start: 9:58 PM IST
• Maximum Eclipse: ~11:42 PM IST
• End: 1:26 AM IST (September 8, 2025)
• Total Duration: ~3 hours and 28 minutes

The eclipse will be safe to view with the naked eye and will appear as the Moon slowly darkens while moving into Earth’s shadow.

Sutak Kaal

According to Drik Panchang, the Sutak period begins 9 hours before the eclipse, starting at 12:57 PM IST on September 7.

During this time, traditions recommend avoiding cooking, new ventures, religious rituals, or auspicious activities, observing fasting, and practicing mindfulness to honor the cosmic energy shift.

Cultural Importance

This eclipse coincides with Pitru Paksha, a period devoted to honoring ancestors. Many families perform Shradh rituals during this time to seek blessings and peace for departed loved ones.

[With TOI inputs]