Chandra Darshan
Chandra Darshan in Shravan Month is one of the auspicious occasions to perform Ganesha Puja, Shiva Pooja, Gauri Pooja or Chandra Graha Shanti Poojan. In 2026, Chandra Darshan in Shravan Month date is August 14.
Chandra Darshan is the appearance of New Moon after Amavasya in Hindu month. It falls on the day following Amavasya (No Moon) or on the day after. Chandra Darshana Vrata, Chandra Vratham and Chandrodaya Vrata is observed on Chandra Darshan day.
In August 2026, Chandra Darshan falls on Dwitiya day (second tithi after Amavasya). Shravan Shukla Pratipada is also the first day of Shravan Maas in Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu and Kannada calendars.
It falls in Aadi Masam of Tamil calendar, Karkidaka Masam of Malayalam Calendar and Shraban Month of Bengali Panjika.
Friday, 14 August 2026 – Shravana Month Chandra Darshan – Moonrise | Chandrodaya Time – 6.45 PM to 7.50 PM