Surya Grahan 2022: What To Eat During A Solar Eclipse

On 25th October, 2022, India will see a partial Solar Eclipse from around 4:30 pm onwards. During Surya Grahan, ancient texts outline specific eating habits that should be followed for good health. Here are some eating dos and don’ts for today.

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Food for the day should be taken with Tulsi leaves to counteract the effects of UV radiation.

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Many people avoid eating or drinking anything including water during this period because of the changes in UV radiation.

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Even cooking things for later is considered dangerous since microorganisms are thought to flourish at this time.

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According to the Skanda Purana even eating pre-cooked food and stored food will invite bad health.

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Two hours prior to the eclipse a light, easy-to-digest meal can be taken.

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