Hindu rituals on Solar Eclipse

The Solar Eclipse will be visible in India from 11:25:32 AM to 03:15:13 PM hrs (Indian Standard Time) on January 15th, 2010. The eclipse will pass between southern tip of India and northern Sri Lanka.While it will not be visible in USA and Canada, its visible also in
Africa, Bahrain, China, Dubai, Europe, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka.

1. Do not perform any work during Surya Grahanam
2. Temples are closed during Surya Grahan
3. Take bath in Ganga or Brahma Sarovar rivers on Solar Eclipse
4. Chant Mahamritunjaya Mantra of Lord Shiva and Ashtakshara Mantra of Lord Shri Krishna

Mahamritunjaya Mantra

         Ashtakshara Mantra

Shri Krishnah Sharnam Mamah