Lunar Eclipse of November 8, 2022

San Francisco

Total Phase Begins - 02:17 AM
Maximum of Lunar Eclipse - 02:59 AM
Total Phase Ends - 03:41 AM

Last Contact with the Umbra - 04:48 AM

Lunar eclipse has a religious importance in hinduism, Sutaka starts before 4 prahara for Total lunar eclipse. Each Prahar is for 3 hours; so folks in NJ should not et anything after 3 PM NJ EST time.

Sadhna done for Ugra devta is more beneficial

Chant 108 times few days before and after Eclipse 

Word by Word Translation: Ugram – the ferocious one Viram – The most courageous Mahavishnum – The all-pervasive one (Lord Maha Vishnu) Jvalantam – the effulgence of fire Sarvato Mukham – Having his face everywhere (manifested throughout the universe) Nrisimham - The Lion-man form Bhishanam – The terrific Bhadram – The auspicious Mrutyur Mrutym – death of death Namamy Aham – I bow down and revere

 

https://stotranidhi.com/hi/sri-lakshmi-nrusimha-karavalamba-stotram-25-slokas-in-sanskrit/ 

adi_sankara_Narasimha_karavalambam.pub (sadagopan.org)

Guidelines 

Avoid looking at the moon. 
 

Take a shower before and after the eclipse.
 – Do not bathe during the eclipse 

 It is best to fast during the time of the eclipse. 

 Do not eat food that is exposed to the eclipse, please cook fresh food after the eclipse. 

 Chant “Vishnu, Vishnu, Vishnu” before you drink or eat anything. Make this a daily habit. 

 Do not commence any new projects during this time. 

 Avoid power struggles during this time. 

Be patient and let time be the healer. Do not react to situations immediately. Take a pause and think it through.

The following is for EST

Sutak Begins - 04:46 PM, Nov 07
Sutak Ends - 06:36 AM

Sutak for Kids, Old and Sick Begins - 11:40 PM, Nov 07
Sutak for Kids, Old and Sick Ends - 06:36 AM