October 12, 2026 is Chandra Darshan (Ashwin Month Chandra Darshanam).
It falls in Ashwin Month (Ashwayuja Masam) as per all the calendar followed in North India, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. And it falls in Aippasi Masam of Tamil calendar, Thulam Month of Malayalam calendar and Kartik Month of Bengali Panjika and Kartik Month in Nepali calendar.
The Chandra Darshanam of October 2026 is even more auspicious as it falls on the second day of Navratri, Dwitiya Navratri, the day of Brahmacharini Pooja.
Chandra Darshan is the appearance of New Moon after Amavasya in Hindu month. It falls on the day following Amavasya (No Moon). Chandra Darshana Vrata, Chandra Vratham and Chandrodaya Vrata is observed on Chandra Darshan day.
Today’s – Festivals / Vratam / Pooja / Jayanthi – Bhai Dooj, Yam Dwitiya, Bhatru Dwitiya, Chandra Darshan
Chandra Darshan Time on 12 October 2026 – 5.59 PM to 6.49 PM
Traditional rituals to perform on Chandra Darshan