Surya Grahan 2024: Kare Bas 1 kaam Aur Itna Paisa Aayega Ki Sambhal Nahi Paaoge

First Surya Grahan of 2024 is very special as it falls on the same day of Somvati Amavasya (सोमवती अमावस्या), which is not an ordinary Amavasya. According to Vedic Astrology, Solar and Lunar Eclipse keep on happening from time to time, which affect human life and Earth. But, this Solar Eclipse is extremely special! 

To activate your planets and to appease Lord Sun, start chanting this mantra right now while reading the article:

So, Surya Grahan 2024 is happening after a long period of 54 years. 2024 is the year of Lord Shani whose ruling number is 8. And, 8 is the date of Surya Grahan, so it’s not a coincidence. For all those whose ruling planet is Saturn and ruling number is 8, this day can change the direction of your planets if you know how to please Lord Shani. 

Here is everything you need to know about Surya Grahan 2024, along with the list of simple do’s and don’ts. 

Surya Grahan 2024: Date and Timings

In India, Surya Grahan 2024 will be active from 9:12 pm- 01:25 am. As a matter of fact, this is going to be the longest Solar Eclipse the world has seen in 54 years. Its total duration will be 5 hours and 25 minutes. 

But it’s not applicable in India. This duration of Solar Eclipse 2024 will be applicable in East Asia, Australia, Atlantic Ocean, North and South America, South-West Europe and North-South Pole. 

Surya Grahan 2024: What To Do? 

Take note of these simple remedies and do it on the day of Surya Grahan 2024, without fault!!

1. Remove all your gold and silver jewelry from your body. Yes, whatever you’ve been wearing since ever. ( I know, married women fake a fuss about it), but do it! 
2. Keep all your gold and silver ornaments in a bowl of rice and hide away under Wheat Flour. Wear them the next day after spraying Gangajal over them. Keep the leftover rice under any tree. ( Prefer Peepal tree) 
3. Take rice in a bowl and keep camphor in it. At 09:12 pm, light this rice-camphor bowl outside the main door of your house. 
4. Chant this mantra

Surya Grahan 2024: 4 Don’ts ( Galti se bhi na kare ye kaam) 

Here is a quick list of don’ts which you should avoid doing at all costs: 

1. Do not eat after or during the Solar Eclipse;
2. Do not touch the idols in the temple;
3. Do not step out; 
4. Pregnant Women must not hold anything sharp ( like scissors, or knife) 
5. Do not eat rice at night; 
6. Do not buy anything; 
7. Do not donate milk, rice or any dairy product;
8. Do not sleep; 

Extra Tips: 

After the Surya Grahan 2024 is over, take a bath and add a few grains of salt in the bath water. Sprinkle Gangajal all around the house and light incense sticks to purify the surroundings. Donate flour, food items such as black lentils, jaggery and black sesame to the needy. Lastly, pray to Lord Sun that he may keep shining upon you and your family as the guiding light forever. 

Jai Surya Dev!