Chandra Darshan: Astrological Significance and Other Things That You Should Know

 

We know that planets, stars, and constellations play an important role in our astrology, but do you also know that gods are even more important?

Yes, our gods started astrology; the gods are the first ones who gave the principles of astrology to our Hindu astrology, it’s clear that without our gods and goddesses there will be no astrology, thus every Hindu festival such as Holi and Maha Shivaratri, has an astrological significance.

We at Astrolozer are going to give you a brief on Chandra darshan, give its astrological significance, and other interesting facts about the moon sighting festival.

A brief on Chandra darshan

Chandra darshan or moon sighting is a fortunate occasion in the Hindu religion, it happens once per month. Every month, it can be noticed when the moon is visible for the first time after the new moon day. The most favorable time for Chandra darshan falls right after the sunset.

Hindus worship Lord Chandra or moon god on this day, each devotee keeps a fast and offers special prayers to get the lord’s blessings. It is also believed that looking at the moon on this day is fortunate as it will bring you prosperity and guide4 you towards happiness.

Rituals that you should perform

There are various rituals that you can perform on this auspicious day and get the blessings of Chandra dev on you and your family.

·         You should worship Lord Chandra at an auspicious time on this day, you can get the auspicious time from experts at astrolozer.

·         Keeping a fast will surely impress moon good; you should not eat anything throughout the day to show your devotion. You should end your fast when the moon is visible and you have prayed to the lord.

·         Donating food and clothes is also considered auspicious. You should donate, rice, sugar, and clothes to Brahmins on this day.

·         Women keep a fast for a healthy and long life of husbands and to remove obstacles from married lives.

Astrological significance

According to Hinduism, the lord of the moon is one of the most worshipped deities, the most worshipped being lord Ganesh.

The moon is also a significant planet among the navagraha or the 9 planets, moon is the influencer of life on our planet; it is a positive and favorable planet associated with wisdom, virtue, knowledge, and good intentions. It is also believed that if you have the moon as a perfectly placed planet in your birth chart, you will live a more successful and prosperous life.

It is also believed that the moon god is a supporter of plant and animal life. Our moon god is also married to the 27 daughters of King Daksha and is also the father of planet mercury. Devotees worship Lord Chandra on the day of moon sighting to get the lord’s blessings for success, triumph, victory, successfulness, and good fortune.

Auspicious time in 2021

Chandra darshan was observed on 14 January between 5:55 PM and 7:02 PM and between 6:18 PM and 7:45 PM on February 13th and it will be observed on the following dates and times later in the year.

·         14th March between 6:35 and 7:24 PM.

·         13th April between 6:50 and 7:55 PM.

·         13th May between 7:06 and 8:31 PM.

·         11th June between 7:21 and 8:14 PM.

·         11th July between 7:24 and 8:38 PM.

·         9th August between 7:09 and 7:58 PM.  

·         8th September between 6:39 and 7:44 PM.

·         7th October between 6:07 and 6:52 PM.

·         6th November between 5:41 and 6:54 PM.

·         5th December between 5:33 and 6:30 PM.