{
  "id": 2318199,
  "title": "Raksha Bandhan 2026: Lunar Eclipse And Rakhi On Same Day? Know Details Here Of Chandra Grahan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/raksha-bandhan-2026-lunar-eclipse-and-rakhi-on-same-day-know-details",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-21T06:03:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/raksha-bandhan-2026-lunar-eclipse-and-rakhi-on-same-day-know-details-here-of-chandra-grahan"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Raksha Bandhan, a revered Hindu festival celebrating the sibling bond, will occur in 2026 on the same day as a lunar eclipse, sparking curiosity among devotees. The eclipse, known as Chandra Grahan, will be a deep partial event on August 27-28, 2026, where the Moon will be obscured by Earth's shadow to 93%-96% visibility. However, this celestial occurrence will not be visible from India, eliminating the need for the pre-eclipse Sutak period. Consequently, the traditional Rakhi rituals, including the tying of the sacred thread by sisters and the exchange of gifts and promises of protection by brothers, will proceed uninterrupted.",
  "summary": "Raksha Bandhan is one of the most cherished Hindu festivals which celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. In 2026, however, the festival has drawn additional attention because of the occurrence of a lunar eclipse, or Chandra Grahan, around the same period. The Lunar Eclipse is set to occur on Friday, August. This has led many devotees to wonder whether the eclipse will affect Rakhi…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}