What is Chandra Darshan? | Chandra Darshan Meaning
The Moon or Chandra holds importance in Hinduism and is considered a God, who has been worshipped since ancient times. Chandra is also one of the most significant planets among the Navgraha (nine planets) in Vedic Astrology, and planet Chandra rules over the mind and emotions. In literal sense, Chandra Darshan means Moon sighting or viewing. Chandra Darshan falls on the next day after Amavasya (New Moon), when the Moon appears on the sky after the dark night of new Moon. Just like Amavasya, Chandra Darshan too takes place once a month. At a precise time, on that day, right after the Sunset, the Moon rises for a short duration of time.
Viewing the Moon on Chandra Darshan day has religious meaning for Hindus and it is also considered lucky. Worshipping Chandra Dev on this day is said to bless the devotees with prosperity, peace, happiness. Many devotees observe a fast on Chandra Darshan day from morning till the Moon rises and perform the Chandra Darshan pooja, and then they break the fast. Married women observe the Chandra Darshan fast for the long life of their husbands and for a blissful married life.
Full Moon Calendar 2024: Date, Time, Day & Tithi
Chand Nikalne ka Time
- January 12, 2024, Friday - 06:19 PM to 07:15 PM
- February 11, 2024, Sunday - 06:36 PM to 08:10 PM
- March 11, 2024, Monday - 06:47 PM to 07:53 PM
- April 9, 2024, Tuesday - 06:54 PM to 07:36 PM
- May 9, 2024, Thursday - 07:04 PM to 08:28 PM
- June 7, 2024, Friday - 07:15 PM to 08:16 PM
- July 7, 2024, Sunday - 07:20 PM to 08:42 PM
- August 5, 2024, Monday - 07:12 PM to 07:58 PM
- September 4, 2024, Wednesday - 06:50 PM to 07:37 PM
- October 4, 2024, Friday - 06:24 PM to 07:13 PM
- November 3, 2024, Sunday - 06:04 PM to 07:09 PM
- December 2, 2024, Monday - 06:00 PM to 06:44 PM
HOW TO CELEBRATE CHANDRA DARSHAN? WHAT TO DO IN CHANDRA DARSHAN ? CHANDRA DARSHAN FASTING RULES, CHANDRA DARSHAN RITUALS
- Chadra Darshan is celebrated every month, the day after New Moon or Amavasya, by observing the Chandra Darshan fast.
- After having a bath in the morning the devotees take the ‘Sankalp’ (vow) to abstain from consuming food from morning till Moonrise in the evening.
- At the shubh Muhurat for Chandra Darshan, devotees view the Moon or Chandra Dev and worship Him by following the Vedic Chandra Darshan puja vidhi and chanting Chandra Mantras.
- Donating food and clothes to the needy on Chandra Darshan day brings benevolent outcome.
- Chandra Darshan rituals also include donating sugar, rice grains, food and other things to Brahmins.
- Devotees also visit the banks of the sacred river Ganga to view the Moon at the Chandra Darshan Muhurat on Chandra Darshan Day, and meditate or pray for spiritual advancement.
CHANDRA DARSHAN SIGNIFICANCE
As specified in the ancient Hindu texts Chandra Dev symbolizes purity, wisdom, good intentions and is described as the nurturer of animal kingdom and plants. Chandra Darshan is considered auspicious and is said to usher good fortune. Chandra or Moon is a benevolent planet which balances the mind and emotions and brings peace, calmness, harmony.
A new Lunar phase starts from the day of Chandra Darshan, and from that day onwards the size of the Moon grows bigger every day till Full Moon/ Purnima. Many across the world believe that the waxing phase of Moon is good for manifesting one’s desires, starting from the Chandra Darshan day, which is the first day of Moon cycle
The placement of planet Chandra(Moon) in the Natal chart is important for followers of Vedic Astrology. When the Moon is placed in a good position in the birth chart of a native it brings mental peace and balance.
You can ensure the Chandra Darshan time from the Choghadiya to find the Chandra Darshan Muhurt, as the Moon is visible for a short duration that day. Many devotees also search for the Moon tonight or Moonrise today. However the Choghadiya provides the precise Chandra Darshan timing, based on the for viewing the Chandra and performing the Chandra Darshan puja.
The scientific reason of Chandra Darshan is that the Sun and Moon are at the same level in the horizon on Chandra Darshan day. So the Moon is seen in the sky just for an hour or so after sunset.
CHANDRA DARSHAN BENEFITS
Celebrating the auspicious Chandra Darshan following the Chandra Darshan fast rules, viewing the Moon at the Chand nikalne ka time and worshipping Chandra Dev by performing the Chandra Darshan pooja with sincerity brings many benefits to devotees.
- Chandra Darshan brings prosperity, good fortune, peace and happiness.
- It helps to balance the masculine and feminine aspects of devotees, which has significance in the spiritual journey and in life.
- Planet Chandra helps in balancing the mind and calming emotions, and Moon darshan on the Chandra Darshan day helps to achieve that.
- Chandra Darshan is said to bestow good health, success, wisdom, elevates spiritually, enhances creativity, intuitive skills and psychic abilities.
- On Chandra Darshan day married women observe the Chandra Darshan fast for the blessings of Chandra Dev for a happy married life and good health, longevity of their husbands.
- Chandra Darshan fasting is also said to cleanse the mind of negative thoughts and replaces them with positive thoughts and intentions.
- Observing the Chandra Darshan fast balances the body’s Vata, Kapha, Pitta doshas which grants good health.
- Viewing the Moon rise on Chandra Darshan and praying to Chandra Dev protects from diseases and illnesses, and also promotes healing.
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Hemalatha
|May 8, 2024
I saw full bright big moon on Feb 11th 2024 at 7.10pm near vishu temples at Thirumayam Later I learnt the day was chandra darshan day. The brightness of the moon attracted me. But no one seen the moon,came with me.