Grahan 2027: Surya Grahan and Chandra Grahan Dates in India, Visibility and Sutak Kaal

Published November 02, 2026 · Updated November 02, 2026

Grahan 2027: five eclipses, two solar and three lunar. Only one matters for India: the total solar eclipse of 2 Aug 2027, seen as a partial eclipse across most of the country in the late afternoon, with sutak observed. The 6 Feb annular solar eclipse and the lunar eclipses of 20/21 Feb, 18 Jul and 17 Aug carry no sutak.

Grahan 2027 list: all five eclipses with India visibility and sutak

Dates are Indian Standard Time. Signs are sidereal (Lahiri). We give dates only; the exact contact timings for your city should be read from a current panchang closer to the day, and even then we recommend treating them as approximate.

The eclipses cluster around the Rahu-Ketu axis of 2027, Makara-Karka, which is what an eclipse is: the Sun and Moon lining up with the nodes. The February lunar eclipse in Simha sits just beyond the Karka end of that axis. The nodal background is in Rahu Ketu Gochar 2027.

Surya Grahan 2 August 2027: the eclipse India will see

The total solar eclipse of 2 Aug 2027 is the longest total eclipse of this century along its central path, which does not cross India. India is not on the path of totality; from most of the country the Sun will be partly covered in the late afternoon, and the fraction covered varies city to city. We deliberately do not publish minute-level timings here: consult the panchang for your city in the week before and treat all timings as approximate.

Astrologically, the eclipse is in Karka, the Moon's own sign, with Ketu, and comes about two weeks after Guru Purnima, within Shravan. In tradition an eclipse in Karka touches home, mother, emotional security and the public mood. Karka Moon-sign natives have it on the rashi itself, Makara natives in the 7th house, Mesha in the 4th and Tula in the 10th; the rashi pages (for example Karka Rashi 2027 and Makara Rashi 2027) carry the house-wise reading. These are transit-based tendencies, not certainties.

Surya Grahan 6 February 2027: annular, not visible in India

The annular ("ring of fire") eclipse of 6 Feb 2027 is seen from the other side of the globe. It occurs during the night in India, so nothing is visible here and, by the standard rule that sutak applies only where the eclipse can be seen, no sutak is observed in India. The eclipse falls in Makara with Rahu, which is why some astrologers still suggest a quiet Rahu mantra that evening for Makara natives, as a matter of personal practice rather than obligation.

Chandra Grahan 2027: three penumbral lunar eclipses

All three lunar eclipses of 2027 (20/21 Feb in Simha, 18 Jul in Makara, 17 Aug in Makara) are penumbral: the Moon passes only through the Earth's faint outer shadow and dims slightly, with no bite taken out of its disc.

The 20/21 Feb and 18 Jul events may be faintly noticeable from India to a careful observer; the 17 Aug event occurs in daytime here and is not visible. Tradition treats penumbral (upachchaya) eclipses as not requiring sutak, and most panchangs do not list them as grahan for ritual purposes. The 18 Jul eclipse coincides with Guru Purnima; the purnima observances proceed as normal.

Sutak kaal 2027: what the custom means

Sutak is the period of ritual restraint observed before and during an eclipse that is visible at one's location. It is a custom, not an astronomical quantity. The traditional rule is that sutak for a solar eclipse begins four prahars (about twelve hours) before the eclipse and for a lunar eclipse three prahars (about nine hours) before, ending when the eclipse ends.

For the 2 Aug 2027 solar eclipse this places the start of sutak around the previous dawn-to-dusk boundary, roughly twelve hours before the eclipse, so the custom is observed through the earlier part of the day.

During sutak, tradition holds that temples close their sanctums, food is not cooked or eaten, and auspicious work (muhurat events, new purchases, puja with idols) is paused. Children, the elderly and the unwell are traditionally exempt from the fasting aspect. These are customs followed as a matter of faith; they are not health instructions, and anyone under a doctor's care should simply follow that advice.

Grahan me kya kare: what tradition suggests during an eclipse

• Mantra and japa. The eclipse period is held to be especially suited to japa: the Gayatri mantra, the Mahamrityunjaya mantra, the Rahu and Ketu mantras ("Om Raam Rahave Namah", "Om Kem Ketave Namah") and one's own ishta mantra. Many devotees use a Rudraksha mala for the count; see the Nepali Rudraksha collection.
• Daan after the eclipse. Grain, sesame, blankets, cloth and feeding the needy are the traditional offerings once the eclipse ends, with sesame and black items for Rahu-Ketu.
• Snan after grahan. A bath after the eclipse ends, before resuming food and puja, is the near-universal custom; a dip in a sacred river on an eclipse day is prized, which is relevant in 2027 because the 2 Aug eclipse falls within the Nashik Simhastha bathing period (see the Nashik Kumbh Mela 2027 guide).
• Tulsi leaves in stored food and covering water are the household customs widely followed in the north and west.
• Looking at the Sun. A partial solar eclipse is never safe to view with the naked eye. Use certified eclipse glasses or a projection method; this is a safety point, not a ritual one.

Tradition also lists things to avoid during the visible eclipse: starting a journey, signing agreements, griha pravesh, cooking, and, in the custom followed by many families, pregnant women stepping outdoors or using sharp tools. We present the last as a traditional custom only; it carries no medical basis and no medical advice is implied.

Grahan 2027 and your rashi

An eclipse is read in tradition through the sign it falls in and the house that sign occupies from your Moon sign. The 2027 eclipses touch three signs: Makara (6 Feb, 18 Jul, 17 Aug), Simha (20/21 Feb) and Karka (2 Aug). Natives of those three Moon signs, and of the signs opposite them (Karka, Kumbha and Makara respectively), are the ones astrologers usually advise to keep the eclipse day quiet.

If you only know your Sun sign, check how to find your rashi (Moon sign vs Sun sign). Those who have been told they carry a grahan dosh (Sun or Moon with Rahu or Ketu in the birth chart) can read grahan dosh causes, effects and remedies; eclipse days are the traditional time for its shanti.

Remedies in tradition around the 2027 eclipses

These practices are followed as a matter of faith and are not a treatment or a promise of outcome. Rudraksha: the 8 Mukhi Rudraksha for Rahu and 9 Mukhi for Ketu are the beads traditionally paired with eclipse-related worship; some devotees prefer a Navgraha kavach, which carries beads for all nine grahas. Gemstone: Gomed and Lehsunia are Rahu's and Ketu's stones, worn only after a chart consultation, never as a blanket eclipse remedy.

Mantra and day: Rahu on Saturday, Ketu on Tuesday, and on the eclipse day itself. Puja to book: a Rahu-Ketu Shanti or grahan dosh nivaran puja on 2 Aug, or a Surya puja the following morning, can be booked through Divine Hindu online puja. The month-wise festival context is in the Hindu festival calendar 2027.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many grahan are there in 2027?

Five: annular solar on 6 Feb, penumbral lunar on 20/21 Feb, penumbral lunar on 18 Jul, total solar on 2 Aug and penumbral lunar on 17 Aug 2027.

Is the solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 visible in India?

Yes, as a partial eclipse across most of India in the late afternoon. Totality is seen only along a central path that does not cross India.

Is sutak applicable for Surya Grahan 2027 in India?

Sutak applies for the 2 Aug 2027 eclipse, beginning about twelve hours before by the traditional rule. The 6 Feb eclipse is not visible in India, so no sutak is observed.

Is there a chandra grahan in 2027 visible in India?

All three lunar eclipses of 2027 are penumbral. The 20/21 Feb and 18 Jul events may be faintly noticeable; the 17 Aug event is not visible. None carries sutak by tradition.

Which is the longest solar eclipse of 2027?

The total solar eclipse of 2 Aug 2027 is the longest total eclipse of this century on its central path. India sees it as a partial eclipse.

What should one do during grahan according to tradition?

Tradition suggests japa of the Gayatri, Mahamrityunjaya or Rahu-Ketu mantras during the eclipse, a bath after it ends, then daan of grain, sesame or cloth. Auspicious work is paused during sutak.

Which rashis are most affected by the 2027 eclipses?

In tradition, the Moon signs hosting the eclipses, Makara, Simha and Karka, and their opposite signs are advised to keep eclipse days quiet. The personal chart decides the actual effect.

Get Your Personalised Grahan 2027 Reading

Whether an eclipse touches your life depends on the house it falls in from your lagna and Moon, and on the dasha running. The personalised horoscope report reads the 2027 eclipses against your own chart, and the Rahu-Ketu transit report covers the nodal axis behind them. For the whole year across all signs, read the Rashifal 2027 overview.

This article describes traditional Vedic astrology and is intended for guidance and self-reflection only; it does not guarantee any outcome. Spiritual products are worn as a matter of faith and tradition and are not a medical treatment.