Hindu Radio: The Lunar Eclipse & God as the Most Beautiful Woman

Once feared, eclipses are now often eagerly anticipated Solar eclipses are nowadays major tourist attractions, but in ancient times, they were events of ill omen, to be dreaded and feared. While scientific knowledge has explained the phenomenon, some superstitions continue to hold sway.Tonight (12/21/10) is the winter solstice — the shortest day of the year and a time that has long been associated with the rebirth of the sun. This year’s celestial event will coincide with a full lunar eclipse for the first time in 456 years. There was maybe one day like this Tuesday in the past 2,000 years. The next time the winter solstice and a total lunar eclipse will occur on the same calendar day will be Dec. 21, 2094. learn about God as the Most Beautiful Woman and Her connection to Rahu-the Being who Causes Eclipses.