📅 Festival Details at a Glance
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Festival Name | Chandra Darshana |
| Date | 12 September 2026 |
| Day | Saturday |
| Hindu Month | Bhadrapada |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha |
| Tithi | Pratipada |
| Deity | Chandra Dev |
| Observance Type | Lunar Worship |
| Significance | New Beginning |
🌙 What is Chandra Darshana?
Chandra Darshana marks the first sighting of the Moon after Amavasya.
It occurs on Shukla Paksha Pratipada, the very first tithi of the bright lunar fortnight.
Seeing the Moon on this day is considered:
- Auspicious
- Purifying for the mind
- Symbolic of renewal and hope
🕉️ Religious & Spiritual Significance
Chandra Dev governs:
- Mind (manas)
- Emotions
- Memory and peace
After the darkness of Amavasya:
- The reappearance of Moon signifies return of balance
- It restores emotional rhythm
- It initiates a fresh karmic cycle
Hence, Chandra Darshana is considered ideal for:
- New resolutions
- Mental healing
- Calm beginnings
🪔 Chandra Darshana Puja Vidhi
🔔 Evening Rituals
- Take a bath and wear clean clothes.
- Face the Moon after its rise.
- Offer water, milk, or white flowers.
- Light a ghee lamp.
- Chant Chandra mantras.
📿 Simple Chandra Mantra
ॐ सोम सोमाय नमः
🌼 Vrat & Observance Rules
- Some devotees observe a partial fast
- Avoid anger and emotional outbursts
- Consume satvik food
- White-colored food offerings are preferred
🌱 Symbolic Meaning of Chandra Darshana
| Element | Meaning |
|---|---|
| New Moon sighting | Hope |
| Waxing Moon | Growth |
| Light after darkness | Renewal |
| Calm glow | Emotional balance |
It reminds us that light always returns after silence.
🧘 Spiritual Benefits of Chandra Darshana
- Mental peace and stability
- Emotional clarity
- Removal of stress and anxiety
- Improved intuition
- Harmony in relationships
🧠 Chandra Darshana & Astrology
In astrology:
- Moon controls mental health
- Darshana strengthens Moon-related energies
- Helpful for those with weak Moon in horoscope
❓ Short FAQ – Chandra Darshana
Q1. When is Chandra Darshana in 2026?
It will be observed on 12 September 2026 (Saturday).
Q2. Why is seeing the Moon important?
It restores mental balance after Amavasya’s silence.
Q3. Is fasting compulsory?
No, fasting is optional.
Q4. Can women observe Chandra Darshana?
Yes, there is no restriction.
Q5. What time should Moon be seen?
After Moonrise in the evening.
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