The shadow of lunar eclipse on the ancestral side, know how to do the Shraddha and Tarpan of the ancestors in the sutak?:

News India Live, Digital Desk: Ancestor Worship: This year, the 15 -day period dedicated to the ancestors i.e. Pitra Paksha is starting with a big astronomical event. In the year 2025, Pitra Paksha is starting on the day of September 7, Bhadrapada Purnima and on this day the last and longest lunar eclipse of the year also seems to be. This lunar eclipse will also be seen in India, due to which its sutak period will also be valid. In such a situation, there is a confusion in the minds of the people that when auspicious works like worship in the Sutak period are forbidden, then how will they do the necessary deeds like Shraddha, Tarpan and Pindadan for their ancestors?

If you have the same question in your mind, do not worry. Rules are also mentioned in the scriptures for such situations.

When is the lunar eclipse and sutak period time?

The lunar eclipse on Sunday, 7 September 2025, will start at 9.58 pm and end late at 1:30 pm (8 September). Because this lunar eclipse will be seen in India, so the Sutak period will take 9 hours before the eclipse starts. According to astrological calculations, the Sutak period will start from 12 noon on September 7, which will end only when the eclipse is over.

Do these important work before installing sutak

According to the scriptures, Dev and Pitru works are not done after the Sutak period. Therefore, people who have to perform Shraddha, Tarpan or Pindadan of their ancestors on the day of Bhadrapada Purnima, should do this work before 12:57 pm.

• Shraddha and Brahmin food: Before the Purnima Shraddha and Brahmin food are eaten by the sutak, that is, by noon.
• Tarpan: It would be best to do the action of offering water to the ancestors, that is, before the afternoon.
• The offering of libations of water to the gods: If the pindadan is to be done, then do this work before the start of the Sutak period.

Can you meditate on fathers in eclipse?

Yes, during the Sutak period you can meditate on your ancestors and chant mantras in their name. The donation made during the eclipse period also results in many times. After the eclipse ends, you can donate food, clothes or money to the needy. It is believed that this brings peace to the fathers.

How to do Shraddha, Tarpan and Pindadan?

• Tarpan: After bathing in the morning, sit facing south direction. Take care of the ancestors with Kush, black sesame and barley in your hand and offer water.
• The offering of libations of water to the gods: Shells are made by mixing ghee, sesame and honey in rice flour or barley flour, which are called bodies. They are offered to fathers.
• Brahmin food: On the date of Shraddha, Brahmins are called home respectfully and they are offered food and they are sent off by giving clothes and Dakshina. It is believed that the food fed to Brahmins directly reaches the ancestors.

This is a rare coincidence when Pitra Paksha is starting with lunar eclipse. In such a situation, by taking care of the time and following the rules, you can express your reverence to your ancestors and get their blessings.