Solar Eclipse 2025: Do's and Don'ts for Pregnant Women

Surya Grahan is the rare celestial event going to take place tomorrow, on September 21-22, 2025. This will be one of the most fascinating celestial event that will occur on Sarva Pitru Amavasya. This will be a Partial Solar Eclipse and people from India would not be able to witness this celestial phenomenon as it won't be visible in India but they can watch this through live broadcast.

Though Solar Eclipse is not visible in India but still pregnant women across the world should be careful and take precautions during the time of Solar Eclipse:

Do's and Don'ts to follow during Surya Grahan 2025

Stay Inside

During a solar eclipse, pregnant women are advised to stay inside. To prevent potential harm to the developing child, direct exposure to the sun must be avoided.

Stay Hydrated

Drinking enough water is crucial when there is a solar eclipse. Pregnant women should drink enough water to be hydrated and properly control their body temperature.

Meditation and Yoga

In order to enhance overall wellness, pregnant women during the eclipse need to practice relaxation techniques and maintain a state of relaxation. It is recommended that they practice yoga and meditation throughout this time.

Do not sleep

Pregnant women are advised not to sleep during a solar eclipse since it is not considered fortunate.

Avoid eating food

Eating during a solar eclipse is considered to increase the risk of stomach problems. During the eclipse, pregnant women are recommended to skip the meals.

Don't Use Sharp Objects

Using sharp objects during the eclipse is not advised. It is believed that this raises the possibility of accidents or injuries.

Avoid Heavy Work

Pregnant women should avoid any physically demanding activities during a solar eclipse. Rest and minimal exercise are the greatest ways to prevent excessive stress.

Important Tips

1. Pregnant women are advised to chant mantras to keep their baby protected and these mantras are mentioned below.
2. To keep an infant protected, they must keep a coconut in their lap during the eclipse time and once the eclipse ends, leave that coconut in the flowing water.
3. Reciting holy books are highly recommended for the pregnant women and these books can be - Hanuman Chalisa, Sundarkand, Ramacharitmanas, Shiva Chalisa, Bhagavad Gita.
4. If you feel fine then you must take a bath after the eclipse, it will help to remove all the negativity.

Mantras you can chant during the eclipse:

1. Om Namah Shivaye..!!2. Om Namo Bhagvate Vasudevaye..!!3. Om Trayambhakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushti Vardhanam, Urvarukmiv Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Mamritat..!!4. Ugram Veeram Mahavishnum Jwalantam Sarvato Mukham, Narasimham Bheeshnam Bhadram Mrityor Mrityum Namamyaham..!!

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