The partial eclipse is visible over most of India including some parts in the northeast. The ending of the eclipse will not be visible from India as it will be in progress after sunset.
Sutak period started at 4:20 in the morning and due to this, the temples were closed. It is believed that in such a situation, the ritualistic programs of worship are stopped
Badrinath (Uttarakhand) [India], October 23 (ANI): Doors of Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath temple will remain closed on October 25 on the solar eclipse, said the temple committee.
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 16 (ANI): The Madurai Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple will remain closed from 11 am to 7 pm on Tuesday, said the temple officials.
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 21 (ANI): A group of 'rationalists' on Sunday organised a protest against superstitions regarding solar eclipse at Maurysla circle in Bengaluru.
Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 21 (ANI): After the solar eclipse period ended earlier today, purification of deities' idols took place at the temples in Kanpur.
New Delhi [India], June 21 (ANI): The first solar eclipse of the year also known as the "ring of fire" eclipse seen in parts of India on Sunday could help scientists understand the topology of the moon, through pictures according to Dr N Rathnasree, Director of Nehru Planetarium here.