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Lunar Eclipse 2019: Why Are Temples Closed During An Eclipse?
Have you ever wondered why are temples closed during an eclipse? While everybody knows this, very few know the reason behind this. Well, this is what we are going to tell you today, the real reasons why the temples are closed during an eclipse. A lunar eclipse will occur on 16-17th July, and temples will remain closed during that time. Read on to know why.
Eclipse is the name given to an astronomical event when an astronomical object is temporarily obscured. The reason can be the coming of another object between this object and the viewer.
Lunar Eclipse And Solar Eclipse
There are two kinds of eclipses - lunar and solar. The solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth. A lunar eclipse occurs when the moon passes directly behind the earth. While the solar eclipse happens on a new moon day, the lunar eclipse takes place on a full moon day. According to Hinduism, during an eclipse, the temples remain closed.
Role Of Rahu And Ketu In An Eclipse
As the Sun and the Moon move around the celestial paths, there are two points of intersection between their paths. These points are known as Rahu and Ketu. Many often confuse Rahu and Ketu as planets which is not the case. They are two points, also denoted as the two lunar nodes of the North and the South. When the Moon passes through these nodes, the Moon is between the Sun and the Earth. This creates an eclipse.
Rules Observed While Constructing Temples
For the Hindu temples, a set of rules have been ascribed pertaining to their architectural designs. These points are to be kept in mind at the time of construction of the temples. The construction of the temples determines the kind of environment that is created in the temple. The aim is that whenever a devotee comes to visit a temple he should feel immense peace and tranquility. This peace should help him realize the presence of God around.
Subtle Energy And The Idols In A Temple
Spirituality says that the human body is made up of subtle energy. This subtle energy is the essence of life. It is what the spirit or the soul is made of. The presence of the same subtle energy is experienced by the devotees when they visit a temple. This energy is radiated by the idols kept inside. It is believed that the idols contain the elements of God, in the form of this subtle energy. Before the installation of an idol in a temple, the enchantment of mantras is done so that the same subtle energy can be imbibed in them. That is how the idols radiate divinity and satisfaction; and the devotee feels at peace after visiting the temple.
What Happens During An Eclipse
However,
during
an
eclipse
the
heavenly
bodies,
such
as
the
Sun
and
the
Moon
contain
negative
energies.
Just
as
the
Rajasika
and
the
Tamasik
negative
energies
affect
the
frequencies
of
Satvik
energy
in
the
surroundings
and
prevent
it
from
reaching
the
holy
places.
Similarly,
this
negative
energy
might
reach
the
idols
and
affect
them
negatively.
The
subtle
energy
of
the
idols
is
then
affected
and
there
are
chances
of
its
effectiveness
getting
reduced.
Therefore,
to
prevent
this
energy
from
reaching
the
idols
placed
in
a
temple,
the
doors
of
the
temple,
especially
of
the
puja
room,
where
the
idols
are
actually
kept,
are
closed.
Sometimes
the
idol
is
also
covered
with
basil
leaves.
Basil
leaves
absorb
all
the
negative
energies,
thus,
protecting
the
idols
underneath.
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