- By Kashish Rai
- Fri, 27 Oct 2023 05:33 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Chandra Grahan 2023: The lunar eclipse is set to occur on 28th October 2023. During a lunar eclipse, Earth's shadow falls on the Moon's surface because Earth is nearly perfectly between the Moon and the Sun. Half of the Moon appears darker during a partial eclipse, and occasionally the Moon turns crimson during a total eclipse. An eclipse has various implications astrologically as well as astronomically. The significance of an eclipse can differ from faith to faith. Hinduism considers eclipse to be an unlucky phenomenon. According to sacred Hindu texts, a lunar eclipse occurs when Rahu, the evil god, grasps the Sun and the Moon by the mouth. Furthermore, the celestial event releases a lot of negative energy because he is a "demon" deity. During an eclipse, temples also remain shut. Check out the list of 4 major temples that will remain shut during the lunar eclipse.
The Lunar Eclipse is considered inauspicious in the Hindu religion. (Image Source: Canva)
Chandra Grahan 2023: 4 Major Temples That Will Remain Shut During Chandra Grahan
1. Banke Bihari Temple, Vrindavan - One of the ancient temples of Lord Krishna located in Vrindavan that attracts many devotees from around the world, Shri Banke Bihari Temple will close at 3:30 PM. The arti will be performed at 03:25 PM before the closure of Kapaat of the temple. In order to get the darshans and seek blessings of Banke Bihari, devotees would have to wait until Sunday, October 29.
2. Mahakaal Temple, Ujjain - One of the 12 Jyotirlingas, Shri Mahakaal temple will also remain closed during the lunar eclipse. At 4:13 PM. on Saturday, however, devotees can view Lord Mahakaal from outside the temple during the Sutak period. The devotees will be able to have the darshans of Lord Mahakaal on 29th October 2023 during the Bhasma Arti after the temple premises will be cleaned.
3. Tirumala Temple, Tirupati - Due to the October 28 lunar eclipse, Tirumala Temple in Andhra Pradesh, one of the most well-known temples in India honouring Lord Tirupati, will also remain closed. After 7 PM, devotees and visitors will not be permitted inside the temple premises.
4. Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi - One of the renowned Lord Shiva temples and prominent Jyotirlingas, Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple will observe its long-standing custom and will also remain closed. Two hours prior to the eclipse, the temple's doors will be closed.
