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Chandra Darshan 2026 Dates โ Full List with Timings
First evening crescent after Amavasya
| Date | Notes | Sunset โ Moonset (Delhi) | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 20 January 2026 | Chandra Darshan | 5:50 PM โ 7:19 PM | โ | โ |
| Wednesday, 18 February 2026 | Chandra Darshan | 6:13 PM โ 7:09 PM | โ | โ |
| Friday, 20 March 2026 | Chandra Darshan | 6:32 PM โ 8:02 PM | โ | โ |
| Saturday, 18 April 2026 | Chandra Darshan | 6:48 PM โ 8:00 PM | โ | โ |
| Monday, 18 May 2026 | Chandra Darshan | 7:06 PM โ 9:13 PM | โ | โ |
| Tuesday, 16 June 2026 | Chandra Darshan | 7:20 PM โ 8:58 PM | โ | โ |
| Wednesday, 15 July 2026 | Chandra Darshan | 7:20 PM โ 8:22 PM | โ | โ |
| Friday, 14 August 2026 | Chandra Darshan | 7:01 PM โ 8:04 PM | โ | โ |
| Sunday, 13 September 2026 | Chandra Darshan | 6:28 PM โ 7:35 PM | โ | โ |
| Monday, 12 October 2026 | Chandra Darshan | 5:54 PM โ 6:40 PM | โ | โ |
| Wednesday, 11 November 2026 | Chandra Darshan | 5:29 PM โ 6:42 PM | โ | โ |
| Thursday, 10 December 2026 | Chandra Darshan | 5:24 PM โ 6:20 PM | โ | โ |
Times are calculated for each city's centre and a flat horizon. Festival dates follow common North Indian panchang rules; regional calendars and moon-sighting committees can differ by a day.
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About this festival
Chandra Darshan is the first sighting of the thin crescent moon after Amavasya. It is considered auspicious, and many people fast during the day and offer prayers to the moon after sunset.