Jaipur, Sept. 7 -- Millions of people across the globe are expected to witness a total lunar eclipse on Sunday, turning the Moon blood red. The celestial event is likely to take place overnight on September 7 and 8, offering a rare and mesmerising spectacle.

As skywatchers in India will also have the opportunity to see the Moon transform into a red orb, changes are already being made to religious activities. A Ganga Aarti was also performed in Varanasi ahead of the eclipse.

Speaking to ANI, Pandit Purushottam Gaud, Astrologer, shared that the blood moon will be visible across the country on Sunday.

Revealing that the lunar eclipse will also mark the beginning of the 'Shraddha Paksha', a ritual performed to honour the deceased souls of ...