Chandra Grahan/Lunar Eclipse 2021 Date: Lunar eclipse has scientific importance as well as religious and astrological significance. The second lunar eclipse of the year 2021 is set to take place on November 19.
According to religious beliefs, lunar eclipses have both auspicious and ominous effects. The effect of this eclipse can have a negative effect as well. It is said that no auspicious work should be performed during a lunar eclipse. It is forbidden to worship and do puja during this time. Therefore, worship God or doing any kind of auspicious work during the lunar eclipse.
Ways to prevent the negative effects of lunar eclipse as per religious beliefs:
- In order to avoid the negative effect of lunar eclipse, take the name of your god and worship him in mind.
- Mantras related to lunar eclipse and mantras related to 'Rahu-Ketu' should be recited.
- One can donate after the end of the lunar eclipse. It is considered best to donate flour, rice, sugar, whole black gram, black sesame seeds, black cloth, etc. This also reduces the ill-effect of a lunar eclipse.
- It is considered effective to recite 'Hanuman Chalisa', 'Vishnu Sahastranama', 'Durga Chalisa' and 'Shrimad Bhagwat Gita' during a lunar eclipse. Therefore, these can be recited throughout the lunar eclipse.
Time of lunar eclipse: The lunar eclipse will begin at 11.34 am on November 19, 2021, and end at 5.33 pm.
During lunar eclipse, be sure to recite these mantras
Tamomay Mahabhim Somsuryavimardan. Hemtarapradanen mam shantiprado bhava. 1॥
Vidhuntud Namastubhyam Sinhikanandanachyut. Danenanen Nagsya Raksha Maa Vedajabhadyat. 2॥