Chandra Darshan
Chandra Darshan (Hindi: चंद्र दर्शन, Gujarati: ચંદ્ર દર્શન) 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.
Next Chandra Darshan Date in 2023 : June 19 Monday
Pratipada Tithi Timing :
June 18, 10:07 am - June 19, 11:25 am
Moonrise :
June 19, 6:19 am
Moonset :
June 19, 8:32 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 2023
| Pratipada Tithi Timing | June 18, 10:07 AM - June 19, 11:25 AM |
| Moonrise | June 19, 2023 6:19 AM |
| Moonset | June 19, 2023 8:32 PM |
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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 2023 and Moonset
| January 22nd Sunday |
Pratipada Tithi Timing : Jan 22, 2:23 AM - Jan 22, 10:27 PM Moonrise : Jan 22, 7:40 AM Moonset : Jan 22, 6:43 PM |
| February 21st Tuesday |
Pratipada Tithi Timing : Feb 20, 12:35 PM - Feb 21, 9:05 AM Moonrise : Feb 21, 7:47 AM Moonset : Feb 21, 7:41 PM |
| March 22nd Wednesday |
Pratipada Tithi Timing : Mar 21, 10:53 PM - Mar 22, 8:21 PM Moonrise : Mar 22, 6:55 AM Moonset : Mar 22, 7:24 PM |
| April 21st Friday |
Pratipada Tithi Timing : Apr 20, 9:42 AM - Apr 21, 8:29 AM Moonrise : Apr 21, 6:39 AM Moonset : Apr 21, 8:08 PM |
| May 20th Saturday |
Pratipada Tithi Timing : May 19, 9:23 PM - May 20, 9:31 PM Moonrise : May 20, 5:57 AM Moonset : May 20, 7:54 PM |
| June 19th Monday |
Pratipada Tithi Timing : Jun 18, 10:07 AM - Jun 19, 11:25 AM Moonrise : Jun 19, 6:19 AM Moonset : Jun 19, 8:32 PM |
| July 19th Wednesday |
Pratipada Tithi Timing : Jul 18, 12:01 AM - Jul 19, 2:10 AM Moonrise : Jul 19, 6:57 AM Moonset : Jul 19, 8:38 PM |
| August 17th Thursday |
Pratipada Tithi Timing : Aug 16, 3:08 PM - Aug 17, 5:36 PM Moonrise : Aug 17, 6:38 AM Moonset : Aug 17, 7:47 PM |
| September 16th Saturday |
Pratipada Tithi Timing : Sep 15, 7:09 AM - Sep 16, 9:17 AM Moonrise : Sep 16, 7:05 AM Moonset : Sep 16, 7:20 PM |
| October 16th Monday |
Pratipada Tithi Timing : Oct 14, 11:25 PM - Oct 16, 12:32 AM Moonrise : Oct 16, 7:37 AM Moonset : Oct 16, 6:59 PM |
| November 14th Tuesday |
Pratipada Tithi Timing : Nov 13, 2:57 PM - Nov 14, 2:36 PM Moonrise : Nov 14, 7:24 AM Moonset : Nov 14, 6:20 PM |
| December 14th Thursday |
Pratipada Tithi Timing : Dec 13, 5:02 AM - Dec 14, 3:09 AM Moonrise : Dec 14, 8:20 AM Moonset : Dec 14, 7:01 PM |