Chandra Darshan 2026

Seeing the thin crescent on the first evening after Amavasai is considered auspicious.

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How this is calculated: The first evening after the new moon when, at sunset in Chennai, the moon is at least 18 hours old and sets at least 40 minutes after the sun. Sky conditions decide whether you actually see it.

Chandra Darshan 2026

Date	Tamil date	Sunset	Moonset
20 Jan 2026Tuesday	Thai 6	6:04 PM	7:28 PM
18 Feb 2026Wednesday	Masi 6	6:15 PM	7:05 PM
20 Mar 2026Friday	Panguni 6	6:19 PM	7:35 PM
18 Apr 2026Saturday	Chithirai 5	6:21 PM	7:19 PM
18 May 2026Monday	Vaigasi 4	6:27 PM	8:20 PM
16 Jun 2026Tuesday	Aani 2	6:36 PM	8:09 PM
15 Jul 2026Wednesday	Aani 31	6:39 PM	7:43 PM
14 Aug 2026Friday	Aadi 29	6:30 PM	7:47 PM
12 Sep 2026Saturday	Avani 26	6:12 PM	6:59 PM
12 Oct 2026Monday	Purattasi 25	5:51 PM	6:54 PM
10 Nov 2026Tuesday	Aippasi 24	5:39 PM	6:20 PM
10 Dec 2026Thursday	Karthigai 24	5:42 PM	6:46 PM

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