The lunar eclipse will be a deep partial Chandra Grahan on August 28, 2026. The moon’s disc will slide into the dark umbral shadow of Earth, covering about 96.3% at the peak of the eclipse. It will be largely visible in the Americas, Western Europe, and Western Africa.A Chandra Grahan is a time for prayer, silence, mantra japa and introspection in Hinduism. Elaborate rituals usually take a back seat to devotees’ repetitive chanting. The following mantras are related to the Moon, Shiva, Vishnu and spiritual protection.
1.Chandra Mantra for Mental Peace
Mantra: Om Som Somaya NamahThis is one of the most basic mantras for Chandra Dev. In Vedic Astrology, the Moon symbolises the mind, emotions, memory and inner comfort.It is believed that chanting this mantra 108 times during the Grahan brings peace and emotional balance to the restless mind. This mantra can be extremely useful for someone going through family tension, overthinking, or confusion.
2.Mahamrityunjaya Mantra for Protection
Mantra: Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim PushtivardhanamUrvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya MaamritatWe should worship Shiva, who is fragrant and nourishes life.The Mahamrityunjaya Mantra is a tribute to Lord Shiva. It is often repeated in times of spiritual sensitivity.Its devotees attribute protection, courage, recovery and freedom from fear to this mantra.
3.Vishnu Mantra for Stability
Mantra: Om Namo Bhagavate VasudevayaThis mantra can be chanted by those who worship Lord Vishnu on the day of an eclipse.Traditionally, the repetition has been associated with stability, faith and protection from disruptive influences. A person does not need a complex setup. It is enough to chant softly with concentration for those engaged in this spiritual practice.
4.Rahu Mantra for Eclipse-Related Energy
Conventional astrology links eclipses with Rahu and Ketu. Chanting is permitted for those who are already practitioners:Om Bhram Bhreem Bhroum Sah Rahave NamahThis mantra can be used symbolically to create awareness of situations in which the facts are not immediately apparent, of sudden reactions, of obsession, and of confusion.
5.Gayatri Mantra for Clarity
Another popular choice is the Gayatri Mantra, which is well-known and favoured by devotees seeking a daily prayer.It can be repeated again and again, sitting in one place, in silence. That is fitting for a time associated with transitory darkness, for its spiritual meaning centres on illumination and deeper understanding.
How Should Mantras Be Chanted During Grahan?
Choose one mantra and not several mantras. Make sure you are sitting comfortably, in a quiet environment and using a mala if it helps you to keep the count. Mental chanting is also accepted in the tradition for those unable to chant aloud.
