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TAREGNA, India — A dusty village in north India the longest solar eclipse of the 21st century created near darkness soon after dawn in a swath of India stretching from the west coast to the northern plains where millions gathered in the open to watch.
The poor state of Bihar Taregna, the phenomenon has heralded the arrival of undreamt-of wonders including public lavatories that work, repaired roads and uninterrupted electricity supplies.
But millions more shuttered themselves in, gripped by fearful myths in a country that abounds in Hindu mythology-based superstitions and fables, one of which says an eclipse is caused when a dragon-demon swallows the sun.
But millions more shuttered themselves in, gripped by fearful myths in a country that abounds in Hindu mythology-based superstitions and fables, one of which says an eclipse is caused when a dragon-demon swallows the sun.
Thousands of Hindus took a dip in keeping with the ancient belief that bathing in the river at Varanasi, especially on special occasions, cleanses one’s sins. The eclipse was seen for 3 minutes and 48 seconds. Scientists calculated that it was one of the least likely areas in India to be covered in thick monsoon-season clouds.
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