What Is Grahan?

An eclipse is an event when a celestial object is covered by the shadow of another object or one
object covers another fully or partially. Basically, this term is used for an astronomical event.
According to astronomy, when Sun, Moon and Earth are aligned; and either Moon or Earth
comes between the rest of the two, eclipse (Grahan) occurs. There are two types of eclipses
(Grahan): Solar Eclipse (Surya Grahan) & Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan).

Surya Grahan (Solar Eclipse)

When the Moon passes between Sun and Earth, and the Moon fully or partially blocks the Sun,
then it is considered to be a Solar Eclipse or Surya Grahan.
Surya Grahan in 2014
There are two solar eclipses (Surya Grahan) occurring in the year 2014. One is on 29th April,
2014 and the other one is on 23rd October, 2014. Lets know in detail about the Surya Grahan
2014.
Surya Grahan On April 29, 2014
The annular (full) solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) occurring on April 29 will not be seen in India. It
is falling on the new Moons night and will be visible in Australia, South of Indian Ocean and
West of Pacific Ocean. According to Indian time, the eclipse will be seen from 9:23 am to 1:45
pm.
Surya Grahan On October 23, 2014
The partial solar eclipse occurring on October 23 will not be visible in India. It is falling on the
new Moons night and will be visible in North America, Mexico and eastern remote area of
Russia. According to Indian time, the eclipse will be seen from 1:08 am to 5:22 am.
Now, lets talk about lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan).

Chandra Grahan (Lunar Eclipse)

When Earths shadow falls on Moon or Earth comes between Moon and Sun, a lunar eclipse
occurs. This can occur only on a full Moon night, when Moon, Earth and Sun are aligned exactly
or closely. According to the different mythologies, the Moon is being swallowed by a demon
during lunar eclipse.
Now, we will talk about the Chandra Grahan (lunar eclipse) occurring in 2014.
Chandra Grahan in 2014

There are two lunar eclipses occurring in the year 2014. One is on April 15, 2014 and the other
one is on October 8, 2014. Lets know in detail about the Chandra Grahan 2014.
Chandra Grahan On April 15, 2014
The lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) occurring on April 15 will not be visible in India. It is falling
on the full Moon night and will be visible in North & South America, Antarctica, West Africa &
West Europe, Asia and Australia. Ending lunar eclipse will be visible in Russia and the east of
Australia. According to Indian time, the eclipse (Grahan) will be seen from 11:27 pm to 03:03
am.
Chandra Grahan On October 8, 2014
The lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) occurring on October 8 will not be visible in West and South
part of India. It is falling on the full Moon night and will be visible in northeast & the mid areas
of India, North America, Pacific Area, Eastern Asia and Australia. Ending lunar eclipse will be
visible in all over India except West. According to the Indian time, the eclipse (Grahan) will start
from 2:45 pm, will be in mid at 4:25 pm and end at 6:05 pm
Now, when you know about solar eclipse 2014 and lunar eclipse 2014, lets know the Hindu
mythological legend of Grahan.

Indian Mythology About Grahan

According to the Indian mythology, eclipses or Grahan are considered to be negative, as they put
bad effects on the people who come under the sight of it. It is believed that chanting some
Mantra during the time of grahan may even give you some positive effects.

Mantra to Chant During Grahan

According to beliefs, during the time of Surya Grahan (solar eclipse) this Mantra should be
recited:
Om Adityay Vidmahe Divakaraye Dheemahi Tanno Suryah Prachodayat ||
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According to beliefs, during the time of Chandra Grahan (lunar eclipse) this Mantra should be
recited:
Om Kshirputrayay Vidmahe Amrit Tatvaaye Dheemahi Tanno Chadrah Prachodayat ||
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