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Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (SP)
Udupi, Aug 8: Partial lunar eclipse which was visible to people living in this part of the country on the night of Monday August 7 made several people to follow certain rituals to ward off evil affects of the eclipse.
People who strictly follow Hindu scriptures observed fast since 1.30 pm till the eclipse ended. Ornaments and other paraphernalia normally associated with the idols at temples were removed and puja was performed before and after the eclipse. People had bath after the eclipse ended at 12.49 am before having food.
Hotels reported steep fall in number of visitors since Monday evening because of eclipse and some hotels closed early. Movement of people also was less.
In temples where community feast is normally served, did not serve food on Monday night on account of eclipse. Many people visited temple after the eclipse to invoke blessings of the Lord.