📅 Festival Details

DateDayFestivalTithi
Oct 12, 2026MondayChandra DarshanaAshwina Shukla Pratipada

🌙 What is Chandra Darshana?

Chandra Darshana marks the first visible sighting of the moon after Amavasya (new moon).
It is considered highly auspicious and symbolizes new beginnings, positivity, and growth.


⏰ Moon Sighting Timing (Indicative)

  • Best Time: Just after sunset
  • Direction: Western sky
  • 📌 Exact timing depends on your city (Delhi NCR / Gurugram may vary slightly)

🕉️ Significance

  • Beginning of Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of moon)
  • Associated with prosperity and emotional balance
  • Many devotees offer prayers to Chandra Dev (Moon God) for peace and success
  • Important for people observing monthly fasts (vrat)

🙏 Rituals

  • Observe the moon after sunset
  • Offer जल (water), flowers, and rice
  • Chant “Om Somaya Namah”
  • Some devotees keep a day fast and break it after moon sighting