India, Aug. 23 -- Raksha Bandhan is more than a festival centred on tying a sacred thread. It is a celebration of love, trust, protection and the promise to stand by the people who matter to you. In 2026, the festival takes on an unusual cosmic dimension as Raksha Bandhan coincides with a partial lunar eclipse on August 28. For Dr Jai Madaan, a spiritual mentor and Vastu consultant, this rare coincidence can also offer an opportunity to look at relationships and emotions from a deeper perspective.

From an astronomical point of view, the two events occurring together make this an unusual occasion. From a spiritual perspective, an eclipse need not be viewed with fear or negativity. In many Indian traditions, the Moon is symbolically linked...