Surya Grahan or Solar Eclipse in 2012 will take place for two times. The first Surya Grahan occurs on 20 May 2012 and the second Surya Grahanam takes place on 13 November 2012. The Surya Grahanam of 20 May 2012 will be Annular Solar Eclipse whereas the Surya Grahanam of 13 November 2012 will be total solar eclipse or Sampoorna or Purna Surya Grahan.
- Annular Surya Grahan on 20 May 2012 will be mainly visible in China, Japan, United States of America, Canada, and some other Pacific countries. As per the Universal Time or GMT, Surya Grahan starts at 20:56:07 on 20 May and ends at 2:49:21 UTC on 21 May 2011.
- The second Surya Grahan of the year 2012 will occur on 13 November. This is the total solar eclipse or Purna Surya Grahan. This Total Solar Eclipse is visible over southern Pacific Ocean. It is visible in Australia, New Zealand, Chile, and some other South Pacific countries.
What to do during Solar Eclipse: DOs and DONTs during Surya Grahan

pranesha
Nov 29. 2009
thanks for info. if possible effects of eclipse on various stars and remedy for adverse effect.
Narottham Reddy
Jan 13. 2010
Dear Sir,
Please let me know the poojas to be performed on the occasion of surya grahan… My birthday is on 15th Jan (on the day of Solar Eclipse). Some say that its not auspicious for people of MAKARA RAASI. Is it true???
Regards,
Narottham Reddy
Piyush Bhargava
Jan 13. 2010
Reddyji,
Here is a pooja that God himself has recommended.Go to a orphanage,and celebrate your birthday with the kids.If you have money buy some warm clothes for them or just tell them some good stories.God will be very happy and all days of the year will become auspicious for you.This Gods Wish.Happy Birthday.
Sriraj
Jan 13. 2010
Well said Piyush!
shailaja
Jan 20. 2010
Please let me know the poojas to be performed on the occasion of surya grahan… on 15th Jan (on the day of Solar Eclipse). Some say that its not auspicious for people of MAKARA RAASI. Is it true???
DR,SAPAM NABAKISHORE SINGH
Jun 24. 2011
The Prophecies of Mayan Celender of the End of World on December 21, 2012 would be a wrong prediction. I strongly emphasis that our beautiful earth will be safe in intact. Some parts of the earth may happen earthquakes, ;plane crash, volcanic explorations etc.
DR,SAPAM NABAKISHORE SINGH
Jun 24. 2011
Many thanks for the valuable informations. The Vedic Scriptures consist of austrological informations are very authentic and truthful. December 21, 2012, the End of World could be a wrong prediction of Mayan Calender. I can certain that our beautiful will be safe by the blessings of Lord, the creator of the universe.
megha
Apr 11. 2012
My child birthday is on 20th may 2012 we stay in USA. Should I celebrate birthday on that day.
Thanks
raju uttamani
May 02. 2012
I wish to do Puja and fllow cocunut in rivér on solar éclipse. What date,time should i do It
surekha
Jun 04. 2012
Pls mujhe batao ki aj surya grahan hai kya aur hai toh kabhi se start hoga
Naveen Sanagala
Jun 04. 2012
There is chandra grahan today, 4 June 2012… It is not visible in most parts of India.. http://hindupad.com/2012/today-lunar-eclipse-4-june-2012-chandra-grahan/
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