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Chitragupta Puja 2025 Date: The second day of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month, which comes immediately after the festival of Diwali, is celebrated as Yam Dwitiya or Bhai Dooj. This festival of unbreakable love between brother and sister is known for another important worship on this day, that is the worship of Lord Chitragupta. On this day, pens, inkpots and ledgers are especially worshipped, which is also known as Masyadhar Puja. Come, let us know why Lord Chitragupta is worshiped on Yama Dwitiya, what is its auspicious time, what is the method of worship and what is its significance.
Chitragupta Puja 2025: Auspicious time (Chitragupta Puja 2025 Muhurat)
According to the Panchang, in the year 2025, Lord Chitragupta will be worshiped on Thursday, 23 October.
Afternoon time is considered most auspicious for worshiping Lord Chitragupta.
Auspicious time of Chitragupta Puja (afternoon): According to the Panchang, the auspicious time for puja will be from 1:13 pm to 3:28 pm. (Total duration of puja: approx 2 hours 15 minutes)
Why worship Lord Chitragupta on Yama Dwitiya? (mythological belief)
The worship of Lord Chitragupta on the day of Yama Dwitiya is prescribed in Sanatan Dharma. There are mainly two mythological beliefs behind this.
Day of Origin: According to mythological beliefs, Lord Chitragupta was born on the second day of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month. He is considered to have originated from the mind (mind) of Lord Brahma. The Kayastha community considers him as their Adipurush and their family deity and worship him especially.
Account of deeds: Lord Chitragupta is considered to be the assistant and secretary of Yamraj, the god of death. His job is to keep an account of the auspicious and inauspicious deeds of all the beings born on earth. When a living being dies, it is Chitragupta Maharaj who decides heaven or hell on the basis of his deeds. Since he works closely with Yamraj, he is also worshiped on the day of Bhai Dooj (Yam Dwitiya). This puja is considered important to get the blessings of knowledge, intelligence and success in writing work.
Method of worship of Chitragupta Puja
Chitragupta puja is especially associated with pens, ink pens and ledgers. Businessmen and people associated with writing work perform this puja with devotion. Clean the place of worship and purify it by sprinkling Ganga water. Spread a white cloth on a post and install the statue or picture of Lord Chitragupta. Keep your pen, new notebook/paper, and ledgers nearby. This is considered to be the symbol of Chitragupta ji.
Offer Roli, sandalwood, Akshat (rice), flowers and Panchamrit to Lord Chitragupta. Light a ghee lamp and incense. Start the puja with the mantra ‘Om Shri Ganeshaya Namah’. After this, while meditating on Lord Chitragupta, chant the mantra ‘Om Shri Chitraguptay Namah’ 11 times or 108 times. Offer them fruits and sweets (especially kheer). Perform Aarti of Chitragupta ji. Apologize for sins committed knowingly or unknowingly and distribute prasad.
Importance of Chitragupta Puja
Attainment of knowledge and wisdom: By worshiping Lord Chitragupta, one gets amazing success in knowledge, intelligence, courage and writing work. It is extremely fruitful for students and writers.
Growth in business: The business class worships their pens and ledgers on this day and prays for growth and profit in business.
Freedom from sins: It is believed that by worshiping on this day with a true heart and listening to the story, a person’s sins are erased and he attains salvation.
Fear of untimely death ends: By worshiping Yamraj’s assistant Chitragupta on the day of Yam Dwitiya, the fear of untimely death is removed and happiness and peace remain in life.
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