# Adhika Chandra Darshana 2026: Date and Rituals

> Chandra Darshana is the first sighting of the crescent moon after the new moon.

Source: https://www.hinducalendar.today/festivals/adhika-chandra-darshana

## Significance & Spiritual Meaning

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

Significance & Spiritual Meaning

Chandra Darshana is the first sighting of the crescent moon after the new moon.

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

The thin moon appears low in the western sky in the evening of the day after Amavasya. Its sight is held to be auspicious, and the moon is worshipped and offered water.

## Key Rituals & Observance

Step-by-step sacred rituals and worship practices

1. 1 Step 1 See the crescent moon in the evening.
2. 2 Step 2 Offer water (arghya) and say a prayer.

## Sacred Deity & Powerful Mantras

Lord Shiva • Vedic and Puranic chants for peace and blessings

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#### Lord Shiva · Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय ॥

Om Namah Shivaya

Meaning

Salutations to Lord Shiva.

108 Japa Sacred Mantra