Solar Eclipse 2025: What to Eat, Foods to Avoid, and Food Rules to Follow During Surya Grahan 2025

On March 29, 2025, a beautiful celestial event, the solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), will take place. A solar eclipse happens when the Moon moves between the Earth and the Sun, partially or completely blocking sunlight. This eclipse will be a partial solar eclipse, where the Moon only partially covers the Sun’s disk, creating a crescent shape.

Time, Duration, and Zone

• United States: The eclipse will start around 4.50 am EDT, peak at 6.47am EDT, and end at 8.43 am EDT.

• India: In India, the eclipse will begin at around 2.20 pm IST, reach its peak at 4.17 pm IST, and end at 6.13 pm IST.

What to Eat During Surya Grahan?

During Surya Grahan, pregnant women should take extra care. Many cultures and traditions recommend fasting during solar eclipses for spiritual purification. Fasting helps cleanse the body and mind, allowing individuals to focus on prayer, meditation, and introspection. Those fasting may choose to consume only water or simple, easily digestible foods like fruits and nuts.

Sattvic Foods

In Hinduism, it is believed that during eclipses, the atmosphere is filled with negative energy, and consuming sattvic (pure) foods is encouraged to counteract this. Sattvic foods include fresh fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds, and dairy products. These foods are light, nourishing, and conducive to maintaining a clear and calm mind.

Coconut Water

Coconut water is a hydrating and refreshing beverage often consumed during eclipses. Rich in electrolytes and nutrients, coconut water helps keep the body hydrated and balanced, maintaining energy levels during the eclipse.

Turmeric Milk

Also known as golden milk, turmeric milk is a soothing and nourishing beverage believed to have numerous health benefits. During eclipses, turmeric milk is often consumed for its detoxifying properties and its ability to boost immunity and promote overall well-being.

Sesame Seeds

Sesame seeds are considered auspicious in many cultures and are often consumed during eclipses as a symbol of protection and good fortune. These nutrient-dense seeds are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making them a healthy addition to any eclipse diet.

Use of Tulsi Leaves

To protect food from the harmful effects of the eclipse, it is suggested to add tulsi leaves in them. These tender leaves act as an adaptogen, helping the body cope with stress.

Foods to Avoid

• Cooked food: There is a common belief that cooked food should be avoided during solar eclipses, as it is thought to be contaminated by negative energy during this time.

• Onion and Garlic: In some cultures, onion and garlic are considered rajasic (stimulating) and tamasic (dull) foods, which are believed to increase negative energy and disturb the mind.

• Non-vegetarian food: Consumption of non-vegetarian food is typically discouraged during solar eclipses, as it is believed to be heavy, impure, and difficult to digest.

• Alcohol and stimulants: Alcohol, caffeine, and other stimulants are believed to disrupt the body’s natural energy flow and may increase feelings of agitation and restlessness during eclipses.

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