📅 Festival Details
| Date | Day | Festival | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | Monday | Chandra Darshana | Ashwina 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
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