All major planetariums in India have made arrangements to show the eclipse to enthusiasts and amateur astronomers through telescope using Mylar solar filter in a projection system.
Solar eclipses have typically inspired a combination of dread, fascination and awe for thousands of years. In recent times, they have also become popular events for tourists across the world.
In total eclipses, the sun vanishes, the stars come out in daytime and temperatures drop briefly.
Image: In Hindu mythology it is believed that an eclipse may be harmful for the sun god and to save him from this crisis devotees take a dip in holy rivers and perform rituals.
Photograph: AFP/Getty Images
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