Chandra Darshan
Chandra Darshan is the observance of sighting the moon after the Amavasya (the new moon). In Hinduism Chandra Darshan or Moon Sighting holds immense religious significance. Devotees on this day worship Chandra Dev and offer special prayers. It is believed to be very auspicious to see the moon just after the Amavasya.
This day after Amavasya is celebrated as Chandra Darshan in the honour of the Moon God. The most favourable time for sighting the moon is just after sunset. Predicting the most appropriate time for Chandra Darshan is a difficult job even for Panchang makers. Chandra Darshan is observed with great fervour and devotion in different parts of the country.
Chandra Darshan 2024 is on May 09 Thursday
4 days to go for the event
Pratipada Tithi Timing :
May 08, 8:51 am - May 09, 6:21 am
Moonrise :
May 09, 6:25 am
Moonset :
May 09, 8:30 pm
Rituals during Chandra Darshan:
On the day of Chandra Darshan, Hindu devotees worship the Moon God. Devotees observe a strict fast on this day to please Chandra Dev. They do not eat or drink anything all through the day. The fast is broken after sighting the Moon just after sunset.
It is believed that a person who performs all the ritualistic worship of Moon God on the day of Chandra Darshan will be bestowed with endless good fortune and prosperity.
Offering donations is also an important ritual on Chandra Darshan. People donate clothes, rice and sugar among other things to Brahmins on this day.
Important Timings On Chandra Darshan 2024
| Pratipada Tithi Timing | May 08, 08:51 AM - May 09, 06:21 AM |
| Moonrise | May 09, 2024 6:25 AM |
| Moonset | May 09, 2024 8:30 PM |
| Place : Ujjain [ India ] See More | |
Significance of Chandra Darshan:
In Hindu mythology, Chandra Dev or the Hindu Lord of Moon is considered to be one of the most revered deities. He is also a significant ‘graha’ or planet of the ‘Navgraha’, which influences life on Earth. Moon is known to be a favourable planet and is associated with wisdom, purity and good intentions. It is believed that an individual with favourably placed Moon in his/her planet will live a more successful and prosperous life. Furthermore Moon is even more influential in Hinduism as it follows the lunar calendar. In Hindu mythology, Chandra Dev or the Moon God is also known to be the nurturer of animal and plant life. He is married to the 27 Nakshatras, who are the daughters of King Prajapati Daksha and is also the father of Budha or Planet Mercury. Hindu devotees therefore worship Moon God on the day of Chandra Darshan to seek His blessings for success and good fortune.
All Chandra Darshan dates in 2024
| January 12th Friday |
Pratipada Tithi Timing : Jan 11, 5:27 PM - Jan 12, 2:23 PM Moonrise : Jan 12, 8:01 AM Moonset : Jan 12, 6:58 PM |
| February 11th Sunday |
Pratipada Tithi Timing : Feb 10, 4:29 AM - Feb 11, 12:47 AM Moonrise : Feb 11, 8:08 AM Moonset : Feb 11, 7:59 PM |
| March 11th Monday |
Pratipada Tithi Timing : Mar 10, 2:30 PM - Mar 11, 10:45 AM Moonrise : Mar 11, 7:17 AM Moonset : Mar 11, 7:45 PM |
| April 9th Tuesday |
Pratipada Tithi Timing : Apr 08, 11:50 PM - Apr 09, 8:31 PM Moonrise : Apr 09, 6:25 AM Moonset : Apr 09, 7:32 PM |
| May 9th Thursday |
Pratipada Tithi Timing : May 08, 8:51 AM - May 09, 6:21 AM Moonrise : May 09, 6:25 AM Moonset : May 09, 8:30 PM |
| June 7th Friday |
Pratipada Tithi Timing : Jun 06, 6:07 PM - Jun 07, 4:45 PM Moonrise : Jun 07, 5:59 AM Moonset : Jun 07, 8:19 PM |
| July 7th Sunday |
Pratipada Tithi Timing : Jul 06, 4:27 AM - Jul 07, 4:26 AM Moonrise : Jul 07, 6:45 AM Moonset : Jul 07, 8:42 PM |
| August 5th Monday |
Pratipada Tithi Timing : Aug 04, 4:43 PM - Aug 05, 6:03 PM Moonrise : Aug 05, 6:31 AM Moonset : Aug 05, 7:55 PM |
| September 4th Wednesday |
Pratipada Tithi Timing : Sep 03, 7:25 AM - Sep 04, 9:47 AM Moonrise : Sep 04, 7:00 AM Moonset : Sep 04, 7:28 PM |
| October 4th Friday |
Pratipada Tithi Timing : Oct 03, 12:19 AM - Oct 04, 2:58 AM Moonrise : Oct 04, 7:25 AM Moonset : Oct 04, 6:59 PM |
| November 2nd Saturday |
Pratipada Tithi Timing : Nov 01, 6:17 PM - Nov 02, 8:22 PM Moonrise : Nov 02, 7:05 AM Moonset : Nov 02, 6:10 PM |
| December 2nd Monday |
Pratipada Tithi Timing : Dec 01, 11:51 AM - Dec 02, 12:43 PM Moonrise : Dec 02, 7:48 AM Moonset : Dec 02, 6:25 PM |
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