After a surya grahan, there are certain things that people should do and avoid doing. Here are some guidelines from the search results:
Dos:
- Take a bath after the eclipse is over.
- Wear clean clothes after taking a bath.
- Wash the sculptures of God with Ganga Jal and make them wear new clothes.
- Sprinkle holy water on idols of God, Tulsi, and Shami trees and make them pure.
- Chant mantras during the time of the eclipse. Surya mantra or Mahamritunjay mantra can be chanted.
- Eat fresh food prepared after the solar eclipse ends.
- Take a shower after the solar eclipse is over.
- Clean the house by sprinkling Gangajal on it.
Donts:
- Do not touch idols of God during the eclipse.
- Do not touch Tulsi and Shami trees during the eclipse.
- Pregnant women should avoid cutting vegetables and stitching during the eclipse.
- Pregnant women should not go out of the house during the eclipse and should not have a sight of the eclipse at all.
- The rule of Sutak is not applicable for pregnant women, patients, children, and old aged people.