Holi 2026: Lunar Eclipse on Holika Dahan, Ujjain Acharya Explains Special Grastodaya Grahan
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News18•22-01-2026, 12:11
Holi 2026: Lunar Eclipse on Holika Dahan, Ujjain Acharya Explains Special Grastodaya Grahan
- •Holika Dahan in 2026 falls on March 3, coinciding with the first lunar eclipse of the year.
- •The lunar eclipse will occur from approximately 3:20 PM to 6:47 PM on March 3, lasting 3 hours and 27 minutes.
- •Sutak Kaal for this eclipse will begin 9 hours prior, around 6:20 AM, and will be valid in India as the eclipse is visible.
- •The eclipse is termed 'Grastodaya Grahan' because it will conclude in India before moonrise.
- •Bhadra period, considered inauspicious, will also be present on March 3 from 1:25 AM to 4:30 AM.
Why It Matters: Holi 2026 will feature a unique Grastodaya lunar eclipse and Bhadra period, impacting celebrations.
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