Chitragupta is a Hindu deity entrusted with the task of keeping a complete record of the actions (karmas) of human beings and punishing or rewarding them according to their deeds. After one’s death, it is the duty of Chitragupta to decide whether the human will go to heaven or hell based on their actions on earth.

Chitragupta is worshiped on the second day of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month. It is also called Yama Dwitiya. Chitragupta Puja and Bhai Dooj are celebrated on the same day. But this year it will be celebrated on October 27, 2022.

It is believed that Chitragupta was created from the soul and mind of Brahma and thus he was given the right to write the Vedas like a Brahmin and was also assigned the duty of a Kshatriya. Chitragupta accompanies Yama, the god of death.

According to religious texts, on this day Yama Dev came to earth to meet his sister Yamuna. In the worship of Chitragupta, pens, pencils, notebooks, and medicines are worshipped. Chitragupta Puja is celebrated on a large scale in the Kayastha community. In Kayastha society it is also called Kalam Davat Puja.

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Chitragupta Puja significance

According to Hinduism, Chitragupta is the seventeenth Manasaputra of Brahma, who is thought to have been made from the soul and mind of Lord Brahma, i.e. Chit. Lord Yama, the God of Death, is also accompanied by Chitragupta. Due to the fact that Goddess Yamuna nursed her brother Yamraj on Kartik Dwitiya in her own house, the same day is also recognised as Yama Dwitiya. Lord Chitragupta makes the decision as to whether a specific soul shall be rewarded with “Nirvana,” the end of the cyclical nature of life and all difficulties of this world, or punished for their transgressions. Some people also worship pens, books, and ink on the lucky day to make Lord Chitragupta happy.

Chitragupta Puja Vidhi

The Chitragupta Puja begins with the hindu deity’s idol washing with water and rosewater on the day of Chitragupta Jayanti, and an earthen lamp is lit in front of it. As prasad, panchamitra, a dish made of curd, honey, milk, sugar, and ghee, is also made. Guraad can also be made by combining ginger and jaggery. A Swastika symbol consisting of vermillion, abir, sandalwood paste, and turmeric is made in front of Lord Chitragupta’s idol. The Swastika sign is then covered with rice and a Kalash filled with fresh water. People who practise the sacred puja recite passages from the Chitragupta holy text.

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Chitragupta Puja falls on the second day of the Shukla Paksha of Kartik month and is observed by the Kayastha community of North India. Also known as Chitragupta Jayanti, the festival is being celebrated today, November 6.

The special Puja is conducted to commemorate the Lord Chitragupta who is the accountant of Yama who maintains all the records of humans. He is also considered the Lord of Justice.

Significance of Chitragupta Puja

On the auspicious occasion, the Kayastha community worship ink-pot, pen, and notebook. According to Hindu mythology, Chitragupta maintains the record of humans and when a soul leaves a body, then he is the one who decides to take the soul to heaven or hell. He is also known as Dharamraj. It is believed that the Kayastha community are the children of Chitragupta. Therefore, the community observes this puja every year.

According to another belief, Lord Chitragupta was incarnated when the ocean was churned. 14 gems were obtained when the ocean was churned, the same event where he is said to have originated with Goddess Lakshmi. Lord Chitragupta is said to be worshipped with Goddess Jwalamukhi, Goddess Chandi, and Mahishasur Mardini.

Chitragupta Puja 2021 shubh muhurat

Dwitiya Tithi starts- 11:15 pm, November 5 to 7:44 pm, November 6
Shubh Muhurat- November 6, after 12 noon for 1:15 minutes or in the evening for 3:25 minutes.

Chitragupta 2021 Puja Vidhi

On the auspicious day, the devotee starts with taking a shower and wearing clean clothes. Then, they make a traditional rangoli that is specifically drawn in the East direction of the idol where Lord Chitragupta is placed.

Then, devotees put tikka, light diyas, and offer flowers and bhog to Lord Chitragupta. Now, devotees take vermillion, turmeric, abir, and sandalwood paste to make a Swastika sign on the floor near Lord Chitragupta’s idol. While performing the puja, devotees recite the holy book of Chitragupta.

Devotees also make Guraadi which is prepared by ginger and jaggery.

Chitragupta 2021 Shloka

Masibhajan sanyuktacharsi twam mahitale. Lekhi katni hasta chitragupta namostute. Chitragupta namostubhyam lekhashardayakam, kayastha jatimasadaya chitragupta namostute.

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