Chandra Darshana 16 September

Chandra Darshana is a Hindu festival that involves worshipping the moon through a special ceremony after the event of Amavasya. It is considered a significant religious occasion for Hindus as they pay homage to the Moon God. The prayer ceremony takes place at night, and offerings are made to seek the blessings of the moon for success in life. The fast observed on this day is known as the ‘night moon fast.’

Ritualistic acts on Chandra Darshana

The primary ritual of Chandra Darshana is to worship the moon at night, and the deity honored on this day is known as Chandra Dev. Fasting individuals are allowed to consume food products during the night when the moon appears, and the fast is concluded by offering Puja to Chandra Dev. After the worship, a charitable activity is conducted, where rice and sugar are donated to all Brahmins in the temple. Fasting individuals also take a holy bath in the Yamuna river.

Significance related to Chandra Darshana

Many people, especially women, observe this fast to seek the well-being of their children and remove any obstacles they may face in their life journey. Moon worshippers believe that their lives are directly influenced by the moon, and they feel blessed by Chandra as a reward for their worship. This festival is believed to remove evil deeds and help individuals deal with adverse changes in life. Those who suffer from severe diseases can offer Chandra fast to seek a cure. Reciting Chandra Mantras is believed to result in gaining knowledge and wisdom and receiving blessings from the moon.