- By James Kuanal
- Thu, 26 Dec 2019 08:40 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
New Delhi | Jagran Lifestyle Desk: The last solar eclipse of 2019 is taking place on Thursday, 26th December. It is a day to feared as the sun in the sky will so align with the moon that will create celestial wonder. The solar eclipse began early morning at 8.17 am and will last till 10.47 am. It is rare occasion in which the skies above us will turn into a canvas screening a three-hour movie of Moon covering the Sun. For us humans, it will be a period of take some extra care to prevent its ill effects. Pregnant women, as per religious beliefs should be worried more because the radiation affects the foetus. However, you don't need to fret as we have got you covered. If you're a pregnant woman, follow these things to escape its deadly effects.
Effect of solar eclipse on pregnant women
It is believed that any eclipse is most likely to affect pregnant women. It is because during the eclipse there is a lot of negative energy in the atmosphere. Astrologers advise pregnant women not to leave the house during the eclipse period. If necessary to get out, apply sandalwood and basil leaves on the womb. With this, the eclipse will not affect the fetus. If food is necessary during the eclipse period, use only those catering items in which Tulsi leaves or Kusha was put before applying sutak.
Besides the above, pregnant women should not use any cutting objects like knife, knife, blade, scissors during eclipse. This can have a bad effect on the organs of the unborn child. Use of needle thread is also prohibited during this time. During the eclipse, period do not do anything other than taking the name of God.
Keep these precautions during the eclipse period
During the eclipse period, many types of impure and harmful rays are released. So, there are some tasks that should be practiced during the eclipse period.
During the eclipse, food, water should not be taken.
Do not bathe during the eclipse. Take a bath after the eclipse ends.
Do not look at the eclipse with open eyes. However, seeing the lunar eclipse does not affect the eyes.
During the eclipse period, one should keep reciting the mantra given by the Guru.