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Solar eclipse catering rules

Solar Eclipse Catering Rules: The solar eclipse of 21 September 2025 will appear in Africa, Europe and parts of North America this time, but this eclipse will not appear directly in India. This is the reason that its sutak period will not be valid in India. However, it is believed that when the sun is eclipsed, it affects the entire universe and all zodiac signs. According to religious beliefs, whether the eclipse is visible in India or not, some rules and precautions related to solar eclipse are considered everywhere.

In some rules and precautions related to solar eclipse, special instructions have been given regarding food and food. During the reception, both food cooking and eating are forbidden. Pregnant women have been told strict refrain during this period, while if the elderly or sick people are very much needed, then Tulsi or Kush can be given in the food ..

What to eat?

Light and sattvic food before eclipse

Food should be taken about 12 hours before the eclipse starts. Food should be sattvic, ie ordinary and digested substances like lentils, rice, vegetables, roti.

Basil

It is said in the scriptures that food kept during the eclipse period is considered to be unclean. But if basil letters or Kush is put in food or water, then it does not affect.

Falahar or milk

If someone is not hungry for a long time in the eclipse, then he should consume only fruits, milk or basil water. These are considered to be safe and safe from eclipse defects.

What should not be eaten?

Eclipse

The food kept as soon as the eclipse starts. It is clearly written in the scriptures that the food prepared or kept during this period is not consumer after the eclipse.

Carnivorous

In the eclipse period, consumption of tamasic diets like meat, fish, egg, onion, garlic is prohibited. They impure both the body and the mind.

Fried and heavy food

Eating very oily and heavy food should be avoided before or after the eclipse. It is believed that digestion fire remains weak at this time.

Food is forbidden

As soon as the eclipse starts, cooking new food is also strictly prohibited. Whatever food is made before taking, Tulsi letters should be put in it and kept covered.

What to do after the eclipse?

• It is said that bathing and purification of the house after the eclipse is said to be necessary.
• By going to the temple or at home, the eclipse defect ends by remembering God and charity.
• Fresh food should be taken after the eclipse.

In the scriptures, very strict rules have been given about food during solar eclipse. Eat sattvic food before the eclipse, give up food and water as soon as the eclipse starts, and after the eclipse, take a bath and eat fresh food. The use of Tulsi Patra and Kush is considered very auspicious and necessary at this time. Pregnant women are strictly prohibited from food and exit during the eclipse period, while elderly or sick people can only be given light food with basil if needed.

Disclaimer: The information given in this news is based on religious beliefs. TV 9 India does not confirm this.