Sakat Chauth 2026 Moon Time: When will the moon rise from Delhi to Patna on Sakat Chauth? Know the auspicious time of moonrise and offering Arghya

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Sakat Chauth Vrat Moon Time 2026: In Sanatan tradition, Sakat Chauth is considered a festival of special worship of Lord Ganesha as well as Moon. This fast is observed on the Chaturthi date of Krishna Paksha of Magh month and in the year 2026, the fast of Sakat Chauth is being observed on 6th January. According to religious beliefs, the fast on this day is considered incomplete without seeing the moon. Moon is considered to be the planet responsible for mind, emotions and peace, hence its worship and Arghya on Sakat Chauth is said to have special significance. It is mentioned in the scriptures that by seeing the moon in the right way and chanting the mantra, life’s troubles, mental stress and family problems go away. Let us know in the year 2026 when the moon will rise in your city on this Sakat Chauth and what effect the worship done on this day has on our lives.

Right time and method of moon darshan

Chandra Darshan on Sakat Chauth is usually done at night after dusk, when the moon is clearly visible in the sky. The devotees stand at a clean place and offer Arghya to the Moon with water, milk or pure mixed water. While offering Arghya, the mind should be calm and full of devotion. It is believed that offering Arghya to the Moon removes mental stress, fear and negative thoughts. After this, a prayer is made to Lord Ganesha for the happiness, peace and relief of the family. After this process the fast is broken.

Sakat Chauth 2026: Moon darshan will be held in these cities at this time

Moon darshan has special significance during the fast of Sakat Chauth. In such a situation, know at what time the moon will be visible in different cities in 2026.

  • The moon will rise in Delhi and Noida at 8.54 pm.
  • Moon sighting in Gurugram will be at 8.55 pm.
  • The moon will be visible in Kolkata at 8.15 pm.
  • The time of moon darshan in Patna is 8.25 pm.
  • The moon will rise in Mumbai at 8.23 ​​pm.
  • The moon will be sighted in Chennai at 8.59 pm.
  • The moon will be visible in Dehradun at 8.49 pm.
  • Moon sighting in Chandigarh will take place at 8.54 pm.
  • The moon will rise in Jaipur at 9.03 pm.
  • The moon will be visible in Jammu at 8.59 pm.
  • The moon will rise in Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad at 9.20 pm.
  • The time of moon sighting in Shimla is 8.52 pm.
  • The moon will be visible in Bhopal at 9.02 pm.
  • The moon will rise in Lucknow at 8.41 pm.
  • The moon will be visible in Kanpur at 8.44 pm.
  • Moon sighting in Gorakhpur will take place at 9.01 pm.
  • The moon will be visible in Prayagraj at 8.39 pm.

Religious reason for worshiping Moon on Sakat Chauth

The main reason for linking Sakat Chauth with the Moon is that this fast is considered complete only after the sighting of the Moon. According to the Puranas, worshiping the Moon on Krishna Chaturthi of Magh month calms the restlessness, fear and instability of the mind. The moon is considered a symbol of coolness and compassion. There is a religious belief that by getting the blessings of the Moon along with the grace of Lord Ganesha, balance is maintained in life. This is the reason why on Sakat Chauth, the devotees observe abstinence throughout the day and end their fast by seeing the moon at night.

Which mantra should be chanted while seeing the moon?

It is said in the scriptures that chanting mantras while seeing the moon on Sakat Chauth increases the spiritual effect of the fast. Chanting the mantra Om Somay Namah or Om Chandraya Namah while offering Arghya is considered especially fruitful. By chanting these simple mantras, one gets the blessings of the cool energy of the Moon and calms down mental instability, fear and negativity. There is a religious belief that these mantras reduce the effect of lunar defect and provide stability to the mind.

Fasting, Chandra Puja and impact on life

Worship of Moon on Sakat Chauth is not only considered a religious tradition but also a means of mental and emotional balance. Moon is the planet responsible for the mind, hence the meditation done on this day provides patience, peace and self-confidence to the person. According to the scriptures, performing Chandra Darshan and Parana in the right manner brings happiness to children, family harmony and stability in life. Sakat Chauth fast observed with devotion, restraint and regularity gives a person the strength to overcome troubles and is considered helpful in moving life forward in a positive direction.

Also read: How to worship Lord Ganesha on Sakat Chauth, which offering to offer?

Disclaimer: The information given in this news is based on religious beliefs and general information. TV9 Bharatvarsha does not confirm this.

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