Chitragupta Puja 2025: When will Chitragupta Puja be performed in October? Learn the method and auspicious time here.:

News Topical, Digital Desk : Chitragupta, the god of death, is known as the assistant of Yamraj, who keeps records of the deeds of all living beings. Therefore, Chitragupta Puja is also performed during the five-day festival of lights. It is believed that Lord Chitragupta writes down the deeds of all living beings with the help of a pen and inkpot. Therefore, this day is also called Masyadhar Puja, because the pen and inkpot are called Masyadhar.

Chitragupta Puja Muhurta

The second day of the Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) of Kartik month will begin on October 22nd at 8:16 pm. This date will end on October 23rd at 10:46 pm. Therefore, Chitragupta Puja will be performed on Thursday, October 23rd. The auspicious time for the puja on this day will be as follows:

Chitragupta Puja afternoon auspicious time - from 1:13 pm to 3:28 pm

Importance of Chitragupta Puja

Chitragupta Puja is also performed on Bhai Dooj during the five-day festival of lights . This day is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Chitragupta. According to legend, Lord Chitragupta writes down the deeds of all living beings with the help of a pen and inkpot. Therefore, on the day of Chitragupta Puja, pens, inkpots, and ledgers are worshipped.

On this day, people also engage in self-reflection and review their actions, and pledge to follow the path of honesty. It is believed that this worship can bring success in the fields of knowledge, wisdom, courage, and writing.

Method of worship of Chitragupta ji

On the day of Chitragupta Puja, wake up early in the morning, bathe, and then clean the place of worship. Place an idol or picture of Chitragupta on the altar. Light a ghee lamp before Chitragupta and offer him Panchamrit. Also, offer turmeric, sandalwood paste, flowers, fruits, and sweets. Afterward, recite the Chitragupta Katha and perform aarti. Finally, distribute prasad to everyone.

Definitely do this work

When worshipping Chitragupta, be sure to sit with a pen, diary, or blank paper. During the puja, draw a swastika on the blank page with roli and ghee. Then, write "Shri Ganeshaya Namah" and "Om Chitraguptaaya Namah." Then, write the names of all the gods and goddesses on this paper. This brings the devotee the blessings of Chitragupta.