Lunar Eclipse(Chandra Grahana)28 October 2023 in Odisha

Timing of Chandra Grahana in Odisha 

October 28-29 Lunar Eclipse:Explore the lunar eclipse on Oct 28-29, 2023 in Odisha ,India. Understand timings, precautions, zodiac benefits, and discover Chandra Puja rituals on Kumar Purnima.

Lunar Eclipse 28, October,2023

Odisha News: The last lunar eclipse of the year 2023 will occur on the night of October 28-29, coinciding with Sharad Purnima. This lunar eclipse, set to grace India as well, will begin at 11:30 PM (Indian Standard Time) on October 28 and conclude at 02:24 AM on the following night. Let's delve into the detailed date, timing, and find out at what hour the eclipse's totality phase will commence.

Prepare for the celestial show as the lunar eclipse graces the skies of India in October 2023. Here's your comprehensive guide on when, where, and how to witness Chandra Grahan.

Timing of Lunar Eclipse 2023: As the clock strikes midnight on October 28, the moon will step into the penumbra, with the umbral phase commencing in the early hours of October 29. Unlike solar eclipses, observing the moon cloaked in Earth's shadow is completely safe for the naked eye.

Mark Your Calendar for the Next Lunar Eclipse: The next lunar eclipse visible from India is set to occur on September 7, 2025, promising a total eclipse.

A Glimpse into the Past: The most recent lunar eclipse visible from India graced the night sky on November 8, 2022 - a spectacular total eclipse.

When will the lunar eclipse be visible?

The astrologer mentioned that according to Indian time, the commencement of this final eclipse of the year will be at 01:05 AM on Saturday, October 28, and it will conclude at 02:24 AM. The inauspicious period (Sutak) will start at 4:05 PM on Saturday, October 28.

Lunar Eclipse(Chandra Grahana) Timings:

🌘Eclipse Begins(Grahana Sparsha): Midnight 01:05

🌗Mid-Eclipse(grahana madhya samaya: Midnight 01:44

🌖Eclipse Endssarva mokshya: Midnight 02:24

🕑Duration of Eclipse: 1 hour 19 minutes

Deva niti and Paka Tyaga:4:15 pm

Nine hours before a lunar eclipse, one should observe the rules of purity and abstain from cooking.

Benefit for Five Zodiac Signs

According to Vedic astrology, whenever an eclipse occurs, it has both positive and negative effects on individuals of all zodiac signs. The lunar eclipse set to occur on October 28, 2023, will prove advantageous for Taurus, Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Capricorn natives. Pending tasks for these signs will be completed promptly. There may be an increase in respect and recognition. Sudden financial gains are possible. Achievements will be attained in the professional sphere. Career-oriented individuals may have opportunities for promotion and salary increment. Those engaged in business might secure favorable deals. There's also a possibility of gains from ancestral property. Legal matters may also favor individuals of these signs.

Can the Kumar Purnima Festival be celebrated during a lunar eclipse?

The astrologer explained that on the day of Kumar Purnima, unmarried girls can perform the Chandra Puja. However, the food offered in the Chandra Puja should not be cooked using fire like kheer bhog should not be offered.