Hi Friends,
Those who all staying in India... what are you guys going to do on October 3rd i.e the day of Solor Eclipse. Yesterday I spoke with my Parents as they belive much on this.. and since I am born and brought up in the same environment even I belive more. They said that I should not atall go outside from Morning till night. The actuall Grahan takes place inbetween 4Pm to 8PM. But he said the Ved aarambh is from Morning 9AM onwards. My father told me not to eat anything between this time.. i.e from 9AM to 8PM. But you all know every well that it is impossible to fast at this time. So my mom told me to have only Milk and fruits, that also I should not cut the fruits during this time. No cutting and no doing any work till 8PM. So I have planned to start reading Bhagvad Gita during this period. One good point is that my MIL will be here to guide me in what to be done and what should not be done.
Just wanted to known how you are going to spend your day on October 3rd? And how many of you'll belive in this?

Rids replied. Dear all,

I totally agree with Ammy and all of you. Please follow all the rules, staying at home, not using scissors or knives to cut anything and preferably keep the curtains of your room down to prevent any sunlight coming in directly.

Its good to listen to our elders at these times as there is some scientific reason behind all this. Im planning to stay home myself and read. Listening to chants or prayers is also a good idea.

Take care friends
Rids Deepti replied. Hi Ammy,

Yes we also believe in Solar eclipse..infact with all the myths that i have heard I must admit getting a bt scared.

As in bangalore the eclipse starts from 4:22 and continues till 6:08(times of india gave these timings), so yes no eating during that time. Acc to our panchang(i am a kashmiri), the eclipse starts at around 1. So I will have to take food before that. After that I am not supposed to eat anything till the eclipse is over. And also i need to lie in one position..no scratching, no reading..rather not doing anything. So i plan to sleep :-)

Actually its kindof scary...For us the myths include that you are not supposed to have anything red/pink around you..else your kid will get similar marks on his body/face...i know that its all a myth but if i follow the precautins, I am not going to loose anything...so will do it.

But i read on net that Pope john paul was born during solar eclipse and he lived quiet a long and peaceful life. So i guess nothing much to worry.

take care of your self and the babies,
Deepti. Raji replied. Hi Ammy,

The eclipse will be at its peak in India between 4:15 to about 6 pm. That is what I heard from my father. My husband suggested that I return home early from work say by 3. After that I plan to stay at home only and after the eclipse fades we just have to wash ourselves and thats it. Of course I dont plan on eating anything during that time too.

Best,
Raji