Chandra Darshan 2019: Date, Timings and Significance

Lunar energy is one of the many natural energies that hold immense worship value in Hindu faith and hence, Chandra Darshan is widely considered to be an important event for Hindus. The event holds immense religious and spiritual significance and is considered to be an occasion for prosperity and positivity.
Sighting the moon after a moonless night is the core meaning of Chandra Darshan.It is observed on the day after Amavasya, the New Moon Day. The day is celebrated with immense faith as devotees offer prayer to Chandra Dev, the Moon God.
Upcoming Chandra Darshan of 2019 is on Wednesday, 3rd July. While the most auspicious timing of Chandra Darshan is just after sunset, many believe that the sight can also be seen once the moon reaches a 90 degree rising peak in the sky. The whole event will be between 12:46 AM to 10:04 PM.
The puja vidhi on Chandra Darshan involves a strict fast by the devotees. Many also fast without any food and water and break the fast after sighting the moon.
Moon holds significance in the Navgrah arrangement of Hindu astrology. Moreover, according to Hindu scriptures, Moon God is associated with wisdom, purity and good intentions. Many thus consider Chandra Darshan to be an event of inner purification.