Solar Eclipse 2026 India: It has special significance because of its annular shape. file photo
Gopal Tiwari, Muzaffarpur. Surya Grahan Date Time: Whenever a solar eclipse occurs, it is special. Along with scientific, it also has great spiritual importance. The first solar eclipse of the year 2026 is going to occur on 17 February. This is going to be very important.
This is going to be quite different from normal i.e. Annular Solar Eclipse. It is also colloquially called 'Ring of Fire'. When the Moon does not completely cover the Sun, its outer part appears as if it is a glowing ring.
When will the first solar eclipse of 2026 occur (Date & Time in India)
The first solar eclipse of the year will last from afternoon to evening. Let us know when it will be visible according to Indian time-
Where will the solar eclipse be visible?
The first solar eclipse of the year 2026 is going to be very special. It will be annular. Which we have discussed above, but it will not be visible in the entire world. Only a limited number of people will be able to witness this unique astronomical phenomenon.
First of all let us know which are its main paths-
Will it be visible in India?
The first solar eclipse of the year 2026 is going to occur on 17 February. It is a unique astronomical phenomenon because it is annular. Now the most important question is whether it will be seen in India? The answer is, no. This will not be visible in India.
How long will the eclipse last?
The important thing in this is that only those people of the area who live in the main road area will be able to enjoy seeing the Ring of Fire.
Will people of India be able to watch live?
The way technology has spread in the global world, it can be said that even if this solar eclipse is not visible in India, people here will also be able to watch it online.
Where will you be able to watch live?
Live stream is likely to be available on these platforms on the day of the eclipse.
Religious and astrological significance
In the Sanatan tradition the solar eclipse is not seen merely as an astronomical phenomenon. This is considered a special spiritual time. It is believed that at this time there is a lot of negative energy circulating in the environment. Therefore many activities have been prohibited.
Sutak is not considered valid for places where solar eclipse is not visible. It has been said in religious texts that temples and other places will remain open normally in those places. As far as this solar eclipse is concerned, neither it will be visible nor will Sutak be implemented in India.
Astrologer Pandit Prabhat Mishra says that there is a special mention in the scriptures of donating clothes, food, sesame seeds and water among the poor after the eclipse. It gives special results. Obstacles of life are removed. The work is completed smoothly.
Chyawanprash is a part of every Indian's life, it reduces diseases and increases energy.