Shadow of lunar eclipse on Holi: The first eclipse of the year will take place on March 3, know the exact time of Holika Dahan and Sutak period:

News India Live, Digital Desk: With the beginning of the year 2026, a wonderful coincidence of festivals and astronomical events is being seen. This time festival of colors Holi (Holi 2026) It is going to be very special and astrologically sensitive. first of the year in the month of March Lunar Eclipse It is going to take place, which is likely to have a direct impact on the date and time of Holika Dahan.

March 3, 2026: When and where will the lunar eclipse occur?

According to astrological calculations, the first lunar eclipse of the year 2026 March 3 Will be affected.

Nature of eclipse: This will be a total lunar eclipse.

Sutak period: The Sutak period of lunar eclipse starts 9 hours before the eclipse starts. Since this eclipse is occurring on the day of Phalgun Purnima, it will have a deep impact on religious rituals.

Visibility: Will this eclipse be visible in India? According to astrologers, the rules of Sutak will be followed only on the basis of its visibility. (The doors of the temple will remain closed when visibility conditions are clear in India).

Holika Dahan 2026: Date and auspicious time (Holika Dahan Date)

Due to the eclipse, this time there is doubt among the people regarding the date of Holika Dahan.

Holika Dahan: Holika Dahan in the year 2026 March 2 Will be done on the night of.

Dhulendi (Coloured Holi): Holi of colors March 3 Will be played on.

Shadow of Bhadra: At the time of Holika Dahan, it is mandatory to take care of Bhadra’s face and tail. If the eclipse is in effect on the morning of March 3, then care will have to be taken at the time of Dahan so that the puja is completed before the Sutak period.

Eclipse will have a big impact on these zodiac signs

According to astrology, lunar eclipse always affects the mind and emotions. This time’s eclipse:

Auspicious effect: This can create chances of financial gain for people of Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn zodiac signs.

Caution: People of Aries, Cancer and Pisces have been advised to take care of mental stress and health during this period.

What to do and what not to do during eclipse?

Pregnant women: Do not use sharp objects (scissors, knives) during the eclipse and stay indoors.

Mantra chanting: Chanting ‘Om Namah Shivay’ or ‘Mahamrityunjaya Mantra’ during the eclipse period is considered auspicious.

Charity: After the eclipse is over, take bath by adding Ganga water and donate white items (milk, curd, rice).