On the day of Bhai Dooj, it is not only necessary to give Tilak to the brother but also to worship him, otherwise he will be left behind.

Chitragupta Puja 2025: The five-day glittering festival of Diwali ends with Bhai Dooj. We all know about this lovely festival of brothers and sisters, but do you know that there is another very special and important puja on this day? This is the worship of Lord Chitragupta, the assistant of Yamraj, who keeps track of our deeds.

Especially for the Kayastha community, this is the biggest day of their family deity, which they celebrate with great devotion and pomp.

Who is Lord Chitragupta and why is his worship so important?

According to beliefs, Lord Chitragupta writes the book of our lives. Whatever good or bad work we do, they record the complete account of it with their pen and inkpot. For this reason, pen and paper have special importance in their worship. In a way, this is a day to show respect for one’s intelligence, knowledge and wisdom.

So when is this special day?

This year this holy festival Thursday, October 23, 2025 Will be celebrated.

• Dwitiya Tithi will start: October 22, 08:16 pm
• Dwitiya Tithi will end: October 23, 10:46 pm

Most auspicious time of worship: Afternoon 01:13 to noon 03:28 till.

How to do puja? (a simple method)

1. Wake up early in the morning, take bath and wear clean clothes.
2. Clean the place of worship and install the picture or idol of Lord Chitragupta.
3. Light a ghee lamp in front of them and offer them flowers, fruits, sweets and Panchamrit.
4. Now comes the most special ritual-worship of pen and pen,

Worship of Kalam-Dawaat: The most important ritual

• While performing puja, keep a plain paper, pen and inkpot in front of you.
• Make a swastika on that paper with roli-ghee. On the top ‘Let’s start on an auspicious note’ write and then ‘Om Chitraguptay Namah’ Chant.
• After this, write the details of your income and expenditure, write down your heart’s desire and finally write the names of the Gods and Goddesses and offer it to Lord Chitragupta.

This day is not only for worship, but also for reflecting on one’s deeds and taking a resolution to do good deeds in the coming year.