Mutt in Chitradurga serves food during solar eclipse to instil scientific temper

June 21, 2020 11:50 pm | Updated June 22, 2020 10:22 am IST - Chitradurga

A group of people in Bengaluru eat during the solar eclipse to fight against superstition.

A group of people in Bengaluru eat during the solar eclipse to fight against superstition.

The Murugarajenda Bruhan Mutt in Chitradurga not only made arrangements to view the solar eclipse on its premises on Sunday, but also served food to override the belief that food should not be consumed during the eclipse.

Around 100 members including seers of various mutts, students and devotees of the mutt participated in the programme held at the mutt.

Various stages of the solar eclipse between 10.12 a.m. and 1.31 p.m. in Bengaluru on Sunday.

Various stages of the solar eclipse between 10.12 a.m. and 1.31 p.m. in Bengaluru on Sunday.

 

Speaking on the occasion, Shivamurthy Muruga Sharana said, “An eclipse is a natural phenomenon and one should not be driven by superstition with respect to this celestial event.” He said there was nothing inauspicious about solar or lunar eclipses. He called upon people to develop a rational mind and scientific temper. He also asked them to eradicate blind beliefs and social evils like untouchability.

A view of Ambedkar Veedhi in Bengaluru on Sunday.

A view of Ambedkar Veedhi in Bengaluru on Sunday.

 

Meanwhile, the fear of the spread of COVID-19 and also solar eclipse forced people to remain at home in Tumakuru on Sunday. The streets of Tumakuru wore a deserted look as there was very less movement of people and vehicle. It appeared as if there was a bandh in the city.

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