Kamal Ghorui
09:38 (IST) Feb 17
Solar Eclipse in India: The day to perform religious and spiritual activities
This is the most powerful day to perform various spiritual and religious activities. You can chant Surya mantras, recite aditya hridya stotram, and it is considered meritorious to make donations.
09:27 (IST) Feb 17
Surya Grahan and Amavasya: How to appease your ancestors
On the day of Phalguna Amavasya, you should feed cow and crows, offer prayers to Lord Surya, perform pitru puja through a qualified priest and light a diya beneath the peepal tree in afternoon.
09:15 (IST) Feb 17
Solar Eclipse on Phalguna Amavasya: What to donate?
Surya Grahan is taking place on Phalgun Amavasya so people are advised to donate wheat, seven types of grains and red fruits but you should do it after the eclipse.
08:59 (IST) Feb 17
Solar Eclipse 2026: What to do on this day?
You should add washed kusha grass or tulsi to all stored food items before eclipse and you can remove them later after the eclipse ends. This is for the protection of your food.
08:33 (IST) Feb 17
Solar Eclipse in India: Remedies
1. Chant “Om Suryaye Namah” or “Om Ghrani Suryaye Namah” 108 times.
2. Take bath before and after the eclipse.
3. Offer water to Lord Surya before 12 PM.
4. Feed cows, ants and crows on this day.
08:17 (IST) Feb 17
Solar Eclipse 2026 Date and Time: Check out the time of the eclipse
The first Solar Eclipse of the year is going to take place on Amavasya tithi in the month of Phalgun i.e., February 17, 2026. The eclipse will begin at 3:26 PM and continue until 7:58 PM, lasting a total of 4 hours and 32 minutes.
08:04 (IST) Feb 17
Solar Eclipse 2026: What is Sutak Kaal?
According to Hindu rituals, no auspicious activities are carried out during the eclipse as Sutak period is considered unlucky. Sutak kaal is believed to commence 12 hours prior to the start of a solar eclipse.
07:48 (IST) Feb 17
Annular Eclipse: Its visibility in other countries
The eclipse will not be visible from India. Countries like South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Mauritius, Tanzania, Argentina, Antarctica, and the southern South American countries would be able to witness this incredible celestial event.
07:39 (IST) Feb 17
Solar Eclipse 2026: Rare Celestial Event
This is going to be one of the most spectacular astronomical phenomena that attracts the both sky watchers and astronomers is the solar eclipse. People from other countries would be able to witness this event.
07:29 (IST) Feb 17
Ring of Fire: Total time period of Surya Grahan
This Solar Eclipse will last for 4 hours 32 minutes.
07:19 (IST) Feb 17
Solar Eclipse in India: Visibility
Unfortunately, Indian skywatchers won’t be able to witness this Surya Grahan. This may disappoint many people but they can only follow the websites for more updates.
07:13 (IST) Feb 17
Peak time of this Solar Eclipse
07:08 (IST) Feb 17
Surya Grahan Timings in India
As per Indian Standard Time, the eclipse will begin at 3:26 pm and end at 7:57 pm, lasting for about 4 hours and 31 minutes.
07:00 (IST) Feb 17
This is the first Solar Eclipse of the year 2026
06:47 (IST) Feb 17
Will there be sutak kaal in India?
As we already mentioned that this Solar Eclipse will not be visible in India so there will not be any sutak kaal.
06:46 (IST) Feb 17
06:45 (IST) Feb 17
Solar Eclipse: Visibility in other countries?
06:44 (IST) Feb 17
Will this Solar Eclipse be visible in India?
No, unfortunately this Solar Eclipse will not bee visible in India.
06:43 (IST) Feb 17
When is Solar Eclipse in 2026?
Solar Eclipse is taking place today, February 17, 2026.
The most amazing celestial event is taking place in February. Since many may be wondering what kind of celestial event we are discussing, we must clarify that an annular solar eclipse is happening today, February 17, 2026. Astronomers and sky watchers will be able to capture the beauty will be able to capture the beauty of this event in their cameras and their eyes, making it a thrilling time. Astronomers can use this as a basis for in-depth investigation, and sky watchers always enjoy capturing these kinds of occurrences. We must now determine whether or not Indian astronomers and sky watchers will be able to record this moment. This will be an annular solar eclipse which means when the Moon is farther away from Earth, it appears smaller and covers the Sun’s center, forming an annular solar eclipse. The edges create a dazzling ring that is sometimes referred to as the “Ring of Fire” or the ring of the Sun. The people finds the moment to be quite compelling and attention-grabbing. During the month of Phalguna, on Amavasya Tithi, this solar eclipse will occur. This will be disappointing for everyone that this Solar eclipse will not be visible in India and those who live in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Mauritius, Tanzania, Argentina, Antarctica, and the southern South American countries would be able to witness this incredible celestial spectacle. The annular solar eclipse, which will take place on February 17, 2026, will be the first solar eclipse. It will be referred to as the “Ring of Fire” because it will seem as a ring. In this live blog, we are going to talk about the Solar Eclipse, the type of solar eclipse, its impacts on each zodiac signs, rituals you can follow during the solar eclipse and the mantras which you can recite during that time period. So, here you will get each and every information about the Surya Grahan, which is happening today. You just need to stay connected with us for the information and we will also give you expert advice for this special event so that you can not be affected by the bad effects of this eclipse and protect yourself from that. Eclipses are not considered an auspicious events so people often follow some important guidelines as Surya is the ultimate source of energy and power and when eclipse happen then you must take care of ourself and worship Lord Surya by following various puja rituals and spiritual activities. For all information just stay connected with us:
