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Lunar Eclipse Coincides With Raksha Bandhan, Astrologers Offer Timing Guidance
The year's final lunar eclipse occurs during Raksha Bandhan, though its invisibility from India means the festival observance remains unaffected. Astrological experts have identified an auspicious window for the traditional sibling ritual.
LSN India ·
A lunar eclipse is set to occur during Raksha Bandhan celebrations this year, marking the final eclipse event of 2024. However, experts have clarified that the phenomenon will not be visible from Indian territory, negating any potential impact on the sacred festival when sisters tie protective threads on brothers' wrists.
Astrological advisors have emphasized that the festival can proceed normally, with sisters free to perform the Raksha Bandhan ritual at any auspicious time. According to traditional Hindu calendars, the most favourable window for tying the rakhi has been identified as stretching from 5:57 a.m. to 9:48 a.m., providing a two-hour-plus period during morning hours for observing the ceremony.
The convergence of the lunar eclipse with one of India's most significant festivals has generated interest among those who consult astrological guidance for ritual timing. Experts have advised that the invisibility of the eclipse from the Indian subcontinent means standard festival protocols and auspicious timings remain valid, allowing families to celebrate without modification to their traditional customs.