{"id":24044,"date":"2026-08-25T12:04:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T06:34:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/?p=24044"},"modified":"2026-08-25T12:09:05","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T06:39:05","slug":"raksha-bandhan-2026-can-you-tie-rakhi-lunar-eclipse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/raksha-bandhan-2026-can-you-tie-rakhi-lunar-eclipse\/","title":{"rendered":"August 28 Lunar Eclipse: Can I Tie Rakhi on Raksha Bandhan?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Raksha Bandhan celebrates the special bond between brothers and sisters. In 2026, the festival coincides with a full moon and a partial lunar eclipse. This has raised a common question among families: Can you tie Rakhi as usual, or should the ceremony be postponed because of the eclipse? Read on to learn what the eclipse means for Raksha Bandhan 2026, whether Sutak applies, and whether you need to change your celebration plans.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Can You Tie Rakhi on Raksha Bandhan?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Yes, you can tie Rakhi in India. The important point is that the lunar eclipse will not be visible from the country. Since the Moon will be below the horizon when the eclipse occurs, the celestial event will not affect the usual Raksha Bandhan rituals.<\/span><\/p>\n

For families following traditional practices, the absence of a visible eclipse means there is no need to delay the Rakhi ceremony. Brothers and sisters can observe the festival according to their usual customs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why Is the Eclipse Not Visible in India?<\/b><\/h3>\n

The timing of the eclipse is the main reason. Its different phases will occur after the Moon has set across much of India.<\/span><\/p>\n

In Hyderabad, for example, the Moon will set at about 5:56 AM, while the partial phase begins at 8:03 AM. This means the Moon will already be below the horizon when the main phase starts.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lunar Eclipse Timings<\/strong><\/h4>\n