US EditionChandra Grahan Time in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata: Start, End Time, Duration — All About Total Lunar Eclipse 2026
Temples across India closed during the Sutak Kaal before the first total lunar eclipse of 2026, with gates reopening after evening purification rituals, priests said.
- On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, the India Meteorological Department says the first Chandra Grahan of 2026 runs from 3:20 pm to 6:46 pm IST with a total phase producing a Blood Moon effect.
- Astronomers explain that the eclipse occurs as the Moon moves fully into Earth's umbral shadow, with sunlight refracted by Earth's atmosphere giving the lunar disk a reddish tint through five phases including penumbral and partial stages.
- City timings show Delhi at 6:22 PM and Bengaluru at 6:32 PM IST, with the best viewing window 6:33 PM–6:40 PM IST while the total phase peak is 4:34 pm–5:33 pm IST, though local moonrise affects visibility.
- Temples across India closed gates during Sutak Kaal and priests said doors will reopen at 7:00 pm for bathing and adornment, remaining open until 11:00 pm after Bhog Aarti.
- Following last month's February 17 annular solar eclipse, this year with 13 full moons includes a partial lunar eclipse August 27–28, two super-moons November 24 and December 24, and conflicting duration reports.
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Chandra Grahan 2026 time: When lunar eclipse will be visible in Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad
The March 3 lunar eclipse has been building up all day. Partly because it falls close to Holi. Partly because it is visible in India. And mostly because people just want to know one simple thing. What time should I step outside and look up? This is the first Chandra Grahan of 2026, running from 3:20 pm to 6:46 pm IST, with totality creating the much talked about Blood Moon effect. But visibility across India depends on moonrise. So while the ecl…
Chandra Grahan 2026: ‘Blood Moon’ total lunar eclipse — timings, duration and more
The first lunar eclipse of 2026 will occur on Tuesday, coinciding with Holi celebrations. The celestial event marks one of the biggest astronomical highlights of the year, drawing attention from skywatchers and astronomy enthusiasts across India.
Kanaka Durga temple doors closed for lunar eclipse; darshan resumes Wednesday morning after purification rituals.
Chandra Grahan 2026 Timings in India: City-wise Total Lunar Eclipse Start and End Time in Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and More
Chandra Grahan (Lunar Eclipse) 2026 start and end time in India: Check lunar eclipse date, grahan today timings in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and other cities.
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