Khushi RawatUpdated 02 Mar 2026 01:21 PM IST
The first lunar eclipse of the year will occur on the festival of colours, Holi, on 3rd March 2026. On this day, the moon will be in Leo, affecting all zodiac signs. Read below what you can donate on this day to reduce the negative effects of Chandra Grahan. The lunar eclipse will occur from 6:26 PM to 6:46 PM. The eclipse will last for a total of 20 minutes and 54 seconds. The Sutak period will begin at 9:38 AM and end at 6:46 PM. The eclipse on 3rd March will occur in the Leo zodiac sign, in the Purva Phalguni nakshatra. This eclipse will be visible in India, East Asia, Australia, the United States, Russia, and Pakistan. It is believed that some zodiac signs may face losses due to the lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan). To reduce these effects, you can perform certain remedies according to your zodiac sign. Click here to read your daily horoscope.
On this day, you can donate red lentils and black sesame seeds.
Donating white sesame seeds and mustard oil will be beneficial.
During the Chandra Grahan, Geminis can donate wheat flour and black sesame seeds to reduce its negative effects.
You can donate rice and white sesame seeds on this day.
Donating wheat and ghee is considered auspicious.
Libras can donate rice and sugar to get rid of the negative effects of Chandra Grahan (Lunar Eclipse).
You can donate coconut and seven types of grains to the poor people.
On this day, you can donate wheat in a brown bowl (Kaans).
During this time, you can donate mustard oil after viewing your shadow, as it is believed to reduce the effects of a lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan).
You can donate black sesame seeds and black gram (Urad Dal). During Chandra Grahan, you can also donate mustard oil after viewing your shadow.
On this day, you can offer wheat in an earthen pot, ghee and seven types of grains.
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