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Odisha is set to witness two lunar eclipses within a span of six months, sparking both curiosity and debate among astronomers and astrologers, sources said on Thursday.

The first eclipse will occur on September 7, coinciding with Bhadraba Shukla Purnima, while the second will take place on March 3 next year during Dola Purnima.

What makes these celestial events particularly significant is their astrological interpretation. Experts say the September eclipse is Rahu-influenced, while the March eclipse is Ketu-influenced-a rare back-to-back pairing that has left the astrology community divided.

While some astrologers have express...