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The first lunar eclipse of the year coincides with Holi on March 14. Astrologer Pandit Kalki Ram says the eclipse won’t affect India, so Holi celebrations will proceed as usual
Since the lunar eclipse will not be visible in India, the ‘Sutak’ period will not be considered valid on Holi. (Local18)
Holi 2025: According to the Vedic calendar, Holika Dahan is observed annually on the full moon day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Falgun. On this auspicious occasion, people worship Lord Vishnu and Agni Dev before performing Holika Dahan. Holi is celebrated the following day, on Falgun Purnima.
This year, the first lunar eclipse of the year will occur on the same day as Holi, March 14, 2025. As per astrological principles, a lunar eclipse always takes place on a full moon day. With Holi coinciding with the lunar eclipse, you may wonder how the festival of colours will be celebrated. Let’s explore the timing of Holi and the eclipse.
Important Timings
Astrologer Pandit Kalki Ram of Ayodhya explains that, according to the Hindu calendar, the full moon of the month of Falgun will begin on March 13 at 10:35am and end on March 14 at 12:23pm. Therefore, Holika Dahan will occur on March 13, and Holi will be celebrated across the country on March 14.
However, this time, the Bhadra period is also believed to have an influence on Holi. On March 14, the first lunar eclipse of the year will take place, starting at 9:29am and ending at 3:29pm. According to Hindu tradition, the Sutak period, which begins nine hours before the eclipse, is considered inauspicious, and no auspicious activities are undertaken during this time.
Will ‘Sutak’ Affect Holi?
Astrologically, the impact of the lunar eclipse will not be visible in India. Therefore, the eclipse will not have any effect in India, and the Sutak period will not be considered valid here.
Since the eclipse will not be visible in India, the traditional rules related to the eclipse will not apply.
