Solar Eclipse Witnessed In Many Parts Of Country
It is also being referred to as "ring of fire" and "Surya Grahan" in Hindi
Mumbai: As per ANI reports several parts of the country like Odisha, Kerala, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra are witnessing a solar eclipse on Thursday morning, which is said to be the last one of the decade.
The solar eclipse, which occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, began at about 8:17 am and will continue until 10:57 am today.
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It is also being referred to as “ring of fire” and “Surya Grahan” in Hindi.
The solar eclipse also has religious significance and special worship is performed on this day. In Hinduism, people avoid eating anything during an eclipse.
Meanwhile, hundreds of devotees also reached Ganga Ghat in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh for a holy dip in the river and offered special prayers on the occasion.
There are three types of solar eclipse – partial, annular and total.
According to experts, people should not look directly at the eclipse without direct protection of the sun as it can also cause damage to the eyes. Instead, solar filters, pinhole cameras, or a telescopic projection can be used to view the eclipse.
Apart from India, the eclipse is visible in Sri Lanka, Malaysia, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Indonesia, Singapore, Oman, and Guam.
(With ANI Inputs)
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