Chandra Grahan / Lunar Eclipse 2018: Food beliefs and common myths

The world will witness a total lunar eclipse, or Chandra grahan, today that is expected to last 1 hour 45 minutes. The eclipse will be the longest lunar eclipse of the century, in addition to also marking a Blood Moon day.

During a lunar eclipse, the moon falls in the shadow of the earth when it pbades directly behind the planet. As a result, sunlight is not able to reach the moon. Thus, the moon refracts only the light that falls from the earth's atmosphere. The moon appears red in color and that is why it is known as Blood Moon.

According to IST, the grahan will begin at 23:54 on July 27 and from 1:00, it will be visible from cities like Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai and Pune. After 2:43 am, only a partial lunar eclipse will be visible.

Diet and Myths During the Lunar Eclipse


According to many Ayurvedic experts, all the diet rules that exist regarding grahan chandra are all myths. It is 100% safe to eat and drink everything you can during the hours of the eclipse. In fact, the compulsory bath after the eclipse is also a superstition, say the experts.

However, some experts think the opposite. "During the lunar eclipse, the moon tends to be closer to the earth, which means that there are some electromagnetic waves in the bodies of the rivers and that 72% of our bodies are made up of water. You could become sullen and end up eating a lot of food, which can cause and disturb the stomach, which is why most experts suggest that you should not eat during this time because it can take a long time to digest, help your digestion to become strong, you can, if not, follow a normal routine like everything else is superstition, "said yoga expert Yogi Anoop.

According to these experiences, the lunar eclipse alters the wavelength and intensity of the light rays that exist on Earth. Therefore, there are certain rules that must be respected, such as:

– You should stop consuming anything two hours before the eclipse.

– Whatever you choose to eat tonight and after the eclipse, it should be light and easy to digest. You can also add spices such as turmeric and tulsi or basil to make the food antibacterial.

– Pregnant women, people with health problems that require them to eat frequently, such as diabetes, and the elderly are allowed to eat even during an eclipse. However, you must choose light foods and avoid vegetarians.

– Do not wear food cooked during the eclipse as they can absorb the harmful radiation that occurs during the eclipse.

– Darbha, a preservative, can be kept in food.