The doors of 2 famous temples of Rajasthan remain open even during eclipse, know the reason

The last solar eclipse of the year takes place on Sunday (September 21). It will be a partial solar eclipse. According to Indian Standard Time, the eclipse will begin at 10:59 PM, peak at 1:11 PM and end at 3:23 AM. However, this astronomical event will not be visible in India as it will be night in India at that time. The eclipse will be visible mainly in Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and some Pacific islands. However, there are some famous temples in India that remain open during the eclipse. It also includes the temples of Rajasthan, the beliefs associated with them make them special. Lakshminath Temple of Bikaner remains open during the eclipse. Shrinathji Temple of Nathdwara also remains open during the eclipse. It is believed that just as Lord Shrinath saved the people of Braj from the wrath of Indra by lifting the Giriraj mountain, he also protects the devotees from the ill effects of eclipse. During this time only darshan (viewing) is done; Other religious activities are postponed. Darshan also remains open in these temples. Jyotirlinga Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh remains open for devotees even during the eclipse. Mahakaal, who is the lord of all times, is believed to be the lord of death and time. Therefore, the eclipse has no effect on them. Thiruvarappu Sri Krishna Temple has special significance in Kottayam district of Kerala. Kalkaji Temple in Delhi also remains open during the eclipse. Kalpeshwar Temple in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand and Vishnupad Temple in Gaya, Bihar also remain open during the eclipse. The eclipse will not be visible in India, so there will be no Sutak period. The eclipse will not be visible in India, so there will be no Sutak period, which usually starts 12 hours before the eclipse. From a religious point of view, solar eclipse is considered inauspicious. As a result, many religious and social activities are prohibited during this period. Once the Sutak period begins, the doors of all the temples are closed and after the eclipse is over, the worship is resumed after the Ganga water is purified. Share this story Tags