Chandra Darshan 2025: Date, Muhurat & Ritual Significance

Chandra Darshan 2025: Date, Muhurat & Ritual Significance

Chandra Darshan 2025 will be observed on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. This sacred occasion marks the first sighting of the moon after Amavasya (new moon day). As per the Hindu calendar, the Chandra Darshan Muhurat will be from 06:18 PM to 07:12 PM. Devotees across India consider this day highly significant and perform special rituals to seek blessings of Lord Chandra (Moon God) for peace, prosperity, and happiness.

What is Chandra Darshan?

Chandra Darshan, meaning "sighting of the moon," is the first day the crescent moon becomes visible after Amavasya. In Hindu traditions, this sighting holds deep spiritual value as it symbolizes new beginnings, hope, and growth. Many devotees observe a Chandra Darshan fast, which is broken only after the moon is sighted.

Ritual Significance of Chandra Darshan

• Observing Chandra Darshan Vrat is believed to bring prosperity, wealth, and harmony in family life.
• The sighting of the moon is considered auspicious for new ventures and spiritual progress.
• Devotees pray to Chandra Dev for emotional balance, good health, and relief from mental stress.

Determining the first day of Chandra Darshan is a complex task for Panchang (Hindu calendar) makers. This is because the moon is visible for only a short duration on the first day after Amavasya. It usually sets within an hour after sunset and can only be sighted just after dusk, when both the sun and moon share the same horizon.

Chandra Darshan Vrat and Puja Vidhi

• Devotees observe a day-long fast on Chandra Darshan.
• The fast is broken only after sighting the crescent moon.
• Prayers, offerings of flowers, rice, and milk are made to Chandra Dev.
• Many people recite Chandra Mantras to seek divine blessings and strengthen the Moon’s influence in their horoscope.

In Vedic astrology, the moon represents mind, emotions, and stability. Performing Chandra Darshan Puja is believed to:

• Remove negative energies and planetary doshas.
• Strengthen mental clarity and peace of mind.
• Bring prosperity, emotional harmony, and spiritual growth.