During a solar eclipse or surya grahan, there are certain things that people should do and avoid. Here are some guidelines from the search results:

Dos:

• Take a bath before and after the eclipse.
• Chant mantras during the eclipse.
• Do charity and memorial works after the eclipse.

Donts:

• Eat or cook during the eclipse.
• Look at the sun directly during the eclipse.
• Go outdoors during the eclipse.
• Touch idols of God, Tulsi, and Shami trees during the eclipse.
• Cut vegetables or stitch during the eclipse if pregnant.
• Sleep, travel, or have intercourse during the eclipse.

After the eclipse, it is recommended to take a bath again and eat fresh food prepared after the eclipse ends. Pregnant women, patients, children, and elderly people are exempt from the rule of Sutak.