Dwijpriya Chaturthi 2026: This time the fast of Dwijpriya Sankashti Chaturthi is being observed on 5th February, Thursday. It is considered important to see the moon during this fast, hence everyone wants to know the time of moonrise.
When will the moon rise on Dwijpriya Chaturthi: Sankashti Chaturthi fast is observed every year on the Chaturthi date of Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month. It is also called Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi. In this fast, along with Lord Shri Ganesha, worship of Moon also has special significance. Therefore, on this day women wait for moonrise. Vrati(those observing fast) want to know what is the time of moonrise on Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi? Know further the time of moonrise on Dwijapriya Sankashti…
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When will moonrise occur on Dwijapriya Chaturthi 2026?
According to Ujjain’s astrologer Pt. Praveen Dwivedi, the moon will rise at around 09.35 pm on Thursday, February 5, on Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi. There may be slight variation in the time of moonrise in different cities. This fast will be completed only after seeing the moon.
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What to do if the moon is not visible?
Many times it happens that the moon is not visible in the sky due to clouds in the sky. What to do in such a situation? This has been mentioned in religious scriptures. According to that, after some time after the time of moonrise, stand towards the direction in which moonrise occurs and worship the moon mentally with true heart. By doing this you can also get the full benefits of fasting.
How to worship the moon on Dwijapriya Chaturthi?
The fast of Dwijapriya Chaturthi is not complete without worshiping the moon. Therefore, first of all worship the moon in an auspicious time and then wait for the moonrise. When the moon rises, offer it Arghya with pure water and offer things like flowers, rice and kumkum etc. If you have any desire in your mind then you can also express it.
Importance of Moon in astrology
Apart from religious texts, Moon also has special importance in astrology. Moon is considered to be the factor of mind i.e. Moon is the cause of good and bad thoughts coming in our mind. Moon is one of the nine planets and changes its zodiac sign the fastest. Moon stays in any zodiac sign only for about two and a half days. Moon along with different planets also forms many auspicious and inauspicious yogas.
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