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Chitragupta Puja 2023: Every year on the second day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Kartik, people celebrate Chitragupta Puja, which has religious significance since it honours both Bhai Dooj and Lord Chitragupta, who is considered the custodian of human acts. The pen and ink pot are venerated in remembrance of Chitragupta by devotees who believe that doing so will result in salvation, the eradication of sins, and deliverance from the suffering of hell. This year, Chitragupta Puja will take place on 15th November 2023. 

Chitragupta Puja 2023: Shubh Muhurat 

- Chitragupta Puja 2023 Date - 15th November 2023 

- Dwitiya Tithi End Time - 01:47 PM, 15th November 2023

- Chitragupta Puja 2023 Shubh Muhurat -  11:50 AM to 12:36 AM, 15th November 2023

Every year, the Chitragupt puja is carried out in the month of Kartik, following Diwali. (Image Source: Canva)

Chitragupta Puja 2023: Significance Of This Day 

Lord Chitragupta was born from Lord Brahma’s body. He carries a pen and inkpot in his hand. Since he was born from Lord Brahma's body, he was known as Kayastha while on Earth, he is known as as Chitragupt. It is believed that Lord Chitragupta carries all the records of the good and bad deeds of a person. After the soul of the person reaches Yamlog post his/her death, Lord Chitragupta unveils the records of all of the person’s deeds to Lord Yamaraj. In order to appease Lord Chitragupta and express apologies for the known as unknown transgressions, devotees observe the Chitragupta Puja and venerate Lord Chitragupta. Since the Kayastha community believes itself to be the predecessors of Chitragupta, they observe special rites and pujas in honour of Chitragupta Puja Day. Shobha Yatras, along with literary and philanthropic events, take place in various areas on this day. 

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Chitragupta Puja 2023: Rituals Associated With This Day 

- For the Chitragupta Puja, place a red or yellow cloth over a wooden chair.

- Place Chitragupta Ji's image on the chair.

- Present Lord Chitragupta with fruits, flowers, lamps, incense, and other offerings.

- Throughout the puja, keep the pen in front of the idol of Lord Chitragupta.

- Put some turmeric and the words "Sri Ganeshaya Namah" on a piece of white paper.

- At the bottom of the paper, include a list of expenditures together with your name, address, and date.

- Once the prayers are over, keep the pen and use it as needed.




(Disclaimer: This is based on general public information. Jagran English does not confirm its veracity. Before adopting any measures, consult an expert from the relevant field.)