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News Topical, Digital Desk : On Bhai Dooj, one of the five-day festivals of Diwali, Chitragupta Puja (Chitragupta Puja Vidhi) is also celebrated. Chitragupta is known as the assistant of Yamraj, the god of death. It is also believed that Chitragupta keeps a record of the deeds of all living beings. Pens and inkpots are also worshipped on this day, hence the day is also called Masyadhar (pen and inkpot) Puja.
This is why Chitragupta Puja is celebrated (Why Chitragupta Puja is performed)
According to mythological beliefs, Chitragupta was born on the second day of the bright fortnight of the Kartik month. Therefore, Chitragupta Puja is performed every year on this date to commemorate the birth of Lord Chitragupta. According to Hindu beliefs, Lord Chitragupta was born from the mind of Lord Brahma. Besides being an assistant to Yamaraj, Lord Chitragupta is also the accountant of the gods.
There are many other reasons for worshipping Chitragupta. According to mythological belief, Lord Yama promised his sister Yamuna that any brother who visits his sister's home on Yama Dwitiya or Bhai Dooj, has her apply a tilak to his forehead, and eats a meal at her place will not fear untimely death. Since Lord Chitragupta is Yama's assistant, it is also customary to worship Lord Chitragupta on Bhai Dooj.
Importance of Chitragupta Puja
According to beliefs, Lord Chitragupta writes down the deeds of all living beings with the help of a pen and inkpot, and also keeps accounts of their life and death. On the day of Chitragupta Puja, pens, inkpots, and ledgers are also worshipped. It is also believed that worshipping Chitragupta on this day (Chitragupta Puja 2025 Significance) bestows blessings of knowledge, wisdom, courage, and writing. Additionally, business opportunities begin to flourish, and all obstacles are removed.
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