Lord Chandra Dev is the Hindu deity of the Moon. He governs the mind, emotions, mother, and mental peace. Worshipping Chandra Dev brings calmness, emotional stability, good sleep, harmonious relationships, and relief from mental stress. Monday is the most auspicious day for his puja.
Preparation
Take a bath early in the morning or evening
Wear white or light-colored clean clothes
Clean the puja place thoroughly
Place the idol or picture of Chandra Dev on a clean white cloth
Sit facing North or East direction
Keep your mind peaceful and focused
Required Materials
Idol or picture of Chandra Dev
White cloth
White flowers (Jasmine, Lotus, Lily)
Incense sticks (agarbatti)
Ghee lamp (diya)
White sandalwood paste
Kumkum, turmeric
Akshat (uncooked rice)
Milk, curd, ghee, honey (for panchamrit)
Fruits (especially white fruits like pear, banana)
Sweets (kheer or rice pudding is best)
Coconut
Water in a kalash
Sankalp (Resolution)
Sit peacefully and take a sankalp
Pray for mental peace, emotional stability, good health, and prosperity
Puja Vidhi Steps
Light the lamp and incense sticks
Invoke Lord Ganesha first
Offer white flowers, akshat, sandalwood paste, and kumkum to Chandra Dev
Perform abhishek (bath) using milk, water, or panchamrit
Offer kheer, fruits, and sweets as naivedya
Chant Chandra Dev mantras with devotion
Main Mantra
Om Chandraya Namah
Om Som Somaya Namah
Om Padme Padmapriyaya Namah
Chant any of the above mantras 108 times or multiples of 108
Aarti & Pradakshina
Perform Chandra Dev Aarti with devotion
Circumambulate (pradakshina) the altar 3, 7, or 11 times
Pranam & Conclusion
Bow down with folded hands and pray for blessings
Request mental peace, happiness, and prosperity
Distribute prasad to family members
Important Instructions
Chandra Puja is best performed on Mondays, especially during Shukla Paksha (waxing moon). Offering white items and kheer pleases Lord Chandra the most. This puja is very beneficial for people suffering from mental stress, anxiety, sleep disorders, or Chandra-related dosha in their horoscope. Always perform the puja with a calm and pure mind.