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Grahan 2026 — Solar & Lunar Eclipse Dates & Effects
Complete eclipse calendar 2026 for India — Surya Grahan and Chandra Grahan dates, timings, sutak periods, which signs are most affected and what each eclipse means for your chart.
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Eclipse dates & timings
All 2026 solar and lunar eclipses with India-specific timings
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Sutak period
When to observe sutak (inauspicious period before eclipse) for each grahan
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Sign-wise effects
Which zodiac signs are most impacted by each 2026 eclipse
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Personalised natal impact
How each eclipse activates specific houses in YOUR birth chart
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Remedies per eclipse
Specific mantras, fasting and donation protocols for each eclipse type
The Astrological Significance of Eclipses
In Vedic astrology, eclipses (Grahan) are caused by Rahu and Ketu — the shadow planets — obscuring the Sun or Moon. Since the Sun and Moon are the two luminaries that sustain life and consciousness, their temporary obscuration creates a period of cosmic instability. Decisions made during an eclipse, and events that occur within 15 days before or after an eclipse, carry unusual significance — they often turn out to be more consequential than events at other times. This is why astrologers advise caution around eclipse periods.
How Eclipses Activate Your Natal Chart
An eclipse acts as a powerful transit trigger. When a solar eclipse occurs at 15° Pisces, it activates every natal planet within 5° of that degree, and the houses where Pisces falls in your chart. If Pisces is your 7th house, relationships come to a turning point. If Pisces is your 10th house, career events crystallise. The effect is not always negative — eclipses also bring clarity, culmination of long-running situations, and breakthrough insights. The key is to work with the energy rather than resist it.
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Frequently asked questions
How many eclipses are there in 2026? ▾
2026 has 4 eclipses — 2 solar and 2 lunar. Not all are visible from India. The eclipses visible from India carry the most astrological significance for Indian charts.
What is Sutak Kaal? ▾
Sutak Kaal is the inauspicious period before an eclipse when one should avoid eating, starting new activities, or performing auspicious rituals. For a solar eclipse: sutak begins 12 hours before. For a lunar eclipse: sutak begins 9 hours before. During sutak and the eclipse itself, chanting mantras and meditation are highly recommended.
Which signs are most affected by a solar eclipse? ▾
The signs most affected by a solar eclipse are those within 30° of the eclipse point — typically the eclipse sign and the adjacent signs. Rahu and Ketu's current transit signs (Pisces and Virgo in 2026) are always sensitised.
What should I do during a Grahan? ▾
During an eclipse: chant protective mantras (Maha Mrityunjaya mantra or your Lagna Lord's mantra), meditate, avoid eating during the eclipse period, take a bath after the eclipse ends, donate food and essentials after the eclipse. Avoid starting new projects, signing contracts, or making major decisions.
Does eclipse affect everyone the same way? ▾
No. An eclipse affects you most if it falls on or near your natal Sun, Moon, Lagna, or the ruler of an important house. A solar eclipse in Pisces primarily affects those with Pisces Lagna, Moon, or Sun, and those in Rahu/Ketu Mahadasha.