Lunar Eclipse 2022: What to eat and what not to eat | The Times of India (2024)

Tomorrow is the last celestial event that will be seen in India, where the moon will be at its peak and coincides with Kartik Purnima that’s considered the most auspicious event of the year. Lunar Eclipse occurs when Earth is positioned precisely between the Sun and Moon. In India, the very word eclipse scares people as there are several beliefs related to it. However, there is nothing to be scared of as it is just an event that will pass within its time frame. It’s a transit that brings certain changes and transformations in your life astrologically. All it requires is to be a little cautious and the eclipse won’t harm any person. (Images courtesy: iStock)

We talked to Acharya Shyam ji, who is a Delhi-based astrologer about the kind of effects this Moon eclipse is going to bring upon us and he said, “People are getting scared due to the fact that this Moon Eclipse is occurring within 15 days of Sun Eclipse, which is just a phenomenon. The only thing I would advise is to chant ‘Om Chandraye Namah’ and meditate upon it during the eclipse period to strengthen your Chandra grah.”

When asked about what to eat and avoid during this event, Acharya Ji was quick to respond that “One should stay away from eating white foods as the kind of rays that emit during the eclipse period can bring certain bacteria, which can cause infections in your body. However, the astrological aspect of this Grahan or eclipse says that one should donate white foods like rice, flour, sugar and white sweets to the needy, as this strengthens your moon chart. This is because astrologically it is believed that the body is made of seven colours and the Moon rays impact the way we think and feel.”

While Chandigarh-based Tarot Reader Aayushi Bhargava says that during the eclipse, it is prohibited to eat certain foods like fish, chicken, eggs, and other meats, onion and even garlic. One should stay away from drinking alcohol and related drinks. Thus, one should be extra careful of their eating habits.

During the eclipse period, one should always avoid eating and nothing should be eaten and the time should be kept only for praying and meditating. Acharya Ji also says that be it any eclipse, pregnant ladies should be extra careful and stay inside the house. During this period, the unborn baby is affected by the rays.

People believe that one should add Tulsi leaves or Durbha grass to all the white foods present in your home. It is done so because both of them have their own medical properties and when they are added to the white foods, they help in healing all the negative energies during the eclipse period.

Acharya Ji says that one should eat during the Sutak time period and after the eclipse as that is when the negative energies of the eclipse go away. According to medical experts and even astrologers, one should eat simple homemade food and stay away from anything junk during this period. Aayushi believes, adding Tulsi to your meals can help you fight certain infections during this period, thus one should include it in all their foods.