{
  "id": 3459050,
  "title": "Lunar eclipse on Raksha Bandhan? Sutak not needed for Rakhi in India",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/lunar-eclipse-on-raksha-bandhan-sutak-not-needed-for-rakhi-in-india",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-26T05:13:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/religion/rituals-puja/lunar-eclipse-on-raksha-bandhan-2026-will-sutak-affect-rakhi-rituals-can-you-tie-rakhi-normally-in-india/articleshow/133530503.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "In 2026, as Raksha Bandhan coincides with a lunar eclipse, Indian celebrants needn't worry about observance requirements related to the astronomical event, as it will not be visible in the country. Instead, they can focus on following the traditional Muhurta for the festive rituals. This celestial event provides a backdrop for exploring themes of connection and protection among siblings, so…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Colombia One",
        "title": "15-Year-Old Colombian Girl Will Participate in the Construction of a Lunar Satellite in India",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/15-year-old-colombian-girl-will-participate-in-the-construction-of-a",
        "published": "2026-08-25T04:09:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}