Chitalagi Amavasya 2026 coincides with the final solar eclipse of the year, creating interest among devotees and astronomy enthusiasts in Odisha. Chitalagi Amavasya and eclipse rituals in OdishaThe coincidence of Chitalagi Amavasya and the solar eclipse has raised questions about whether religious rituals and traditional practices associated with an eclipse will be followed in Odisha. What happens during a total solar eclipse? A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun. The August 12 eclipse is the second and final solar eclipse of 2026.