LUNAR ECLIPSE ON Friday March 14th, 1:09 AM-4:48 AM

The eclipse time is called ‘ Punya Kala’ (the most sacred time)

GrahaNa Dosha (astrological effect of the eclipse)
This eclipse will take place in: U.Phalguni Nakshatra; Simha Rashi
It will also affect the following Rashi:Kanya, Makara, Meena and Karkataka

What to do (As per our ancient scriptures)

It is suggested that you take a bath ( Punya Snaana) at the beginning and after the end of this eclipse.
Our scriptures insist on fasting for this eclipse from 4 PM on Thursday. (9 hours before).
Fasting has to be continued until THE END of the eclipse, followed by a bath, cooking, “Pooja and Naivedya.” (in this case, the morning after the eclipse)
Any ‘daana’ or ‘Punya – Karma’ ‘Samkalpa’ done with full faith in this period yields immense results (‘Phala’)
Eclipse time is considered the most fruitful time for any “Japa, Tapa, Parayana, and Tarpana.”

It is recommended to wash the clothes and items exposed/used during the ellipse. (wash- at the end of this eclipse but before the bath )

What Not to do
Do not expose any cooked food (except milk/yogurt) through the eclipse.
One may cover “Kusha/Dharbha” (sacred grass) or “Tila” (til seeds) on ghee, milk, etc.
Do not sleep, eat, or drink during the eclipse. (Excluding babies and those with medical reasons.)

Dosha Parihaara (Remedies) (During or after the eclipse)

• Chanting Vishnu Sahasra Nama , Rudra and Vayustuti
• Chanting the Prayers on Narasimha, Shiva, Ganesha and Navagraha
• Daana to Temples or Acharyas