Lunar Eclipse 2022: Interesting facts, myths about Chandra Grahan
Updated On Nov 08, 2022 08:07 AM IST
- Here are a few facts and myths about Lunar Eclipse or Chandra Grahan that you probably didn't know about.
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![A lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, earth and the moon gets aligned and the earth blocks sunlight from reaching the lunar surface. Parts of India and the globe will witness a total lunar eclipse on November 8. Here are a few facts about the lunar eclipse that you need to know.(File Image)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2022/11/04/550x309/78572f56-4fc1-11ed-a5fa-99f902ad7e80_1666258677025_1667563989825_1667563989825.jpeg)
Updated on Nov 08, 2022 08:07 AM IST
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, earth and the moon gets aligned and the earth blocks sunlight from reaching the lunar surface. Parts of India and the globe will witness a total lunar eclipse on November 8. Here are a few facts about the lunar eclipse that you need to know.(File Image)
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![People in India and Native Amera believe that the period of lunar eclipse can be a powerful time to cleanse and rejuvenate. It is believed to be a portal for new beginnings and change.(File Image)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2022/11/04/550x309/cdc4efba-1b8c-11ec-8372-9724726ad21c_1632305737603_1667564059834_1667564059834.jpg)
Updated on Nov 08, 2022 08:07 AM IST
People in India and Native Amera believe that the period of lunar eclipse can be a powerful time to cleanse and rejuvenate. It is believed to be a portal for new beginnings and change.(File Image)
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![As per folklore, lunar eclipse is considered a bad omen for pregnant women though scientifically, there has been no evidence to prove that both lunar and solar eclipses can be harmful during pregnancy.(Shutterstock)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2022/11/04/550x309/_faf42cc6-90d4-11e8-90d0-8f805b857cc7_1667563939341_1667563939341.jpg)
Updated on Nov 08, 2022 08:07 AM IST
As per folklore, lunar eclipse is considered a bad omen for pregnant women though scientifically, there has been no evidence to prove that both lunar and solar eclipses can be harmful during pregnancy.(Shutterstock)
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![It is suggested that you take a bath once the eclipse is over and wear fresh, clean clothes. This practice is believed to cleanse the body, mind and soul. Taking a bath during this phenomenon should be avoided.(File Image)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2022/11/04/550x309/devotees-offering-special-prayers-after-lunar-ecli_1667563948939_1667563949247_1667563949247.jpg)
Updated on Nov 08, 2022 08:07 AM IST
It is suggested that you take a bath once the eclipse is over and wear fresh, clean clothes. This practice is believed to cleanse the body, mind and soul. Taking a bath during this phenomenon should be avoided.(File Image)
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![It is said that during the time of lunar eclipse, the radiation and ultraviolet rays kill several microorganisms and contaminate the food. (Shutterstock)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2022/11/04/550x309/_4afbcfee-90d5-11e8-90d0-8f805b857cc7_1667563957638_1667563957638.jpg)
Updated on Nov 08, 2022 08:07 AM IST