Chitra Pournami is a well-known event observed on the day of the full moon during the month of Chithirai in Tamil Nadu. Chitra Pournami is the day on which Chitragupta is worshipped, and it is a special occasion for ladies. Chithirai Pournami is the day in the Tamil calendar that corresponds to the full moon in the Chithirai Masam.
According to the Tamil Panjangam, today is an exceptionally lucky day. In a large number of temples, including the Madurai Meenakshi Temple, the Thiruvannamalai Arunachala Temple, the Chidambaram Natarajar Swami Temple, and many others, grand ceremonies, and pujas are regularly performed. During the Pournami holiday, the Madurai Meenakshi Temple celebrates the Chithirai festival. At Chitra Pournami, “Sri Kallazhagar or Kallalagar Vaigai Aatril Ezhuntharural” is performed.
Chitra Pournima Date and Muhurat 2023
Friday, May 5, 2023
Pournami Tithi Begins – On 09:19 AM on May 04, 2023
Pournami Tithi Ends – On 10:04 AM on May 05, 2023
Chitra Pournami Celebrations
On this auspicious day, people pray extra hard and host various rituals in an effort to placate God. They also think that by bathing in the holy waters in the area, their sins might be washed away. Also, those who suffer from Ketu’s ill effects pray to Chitragupta in the hopes that he may help them. There are others among them who follow a daily fast by abstaining from all foods that are fried, spicy, or otherwise high in oil content. In honor of the occasion, many people donate food and clothing to those in need.
Another custom associated with this day is the making of Navadhaniyam, a spread of nine dishes meant to please God. It’s important to remember that you shouldn’t do anything risky during Rahu Kalam or Yama Kandam if you want to avoid bad luck. When worshipping God, believers will often light incense sticks and keep betel leaves, nuts, coconuts, or bananas on a plate. Mangala Aarti is then performed to close out the ceremonies.
Rituals Performing on Chitra Pournami
- As he was born to Kamadhenu, worshippers are asked to refrain from milk and milk products on that day. Buffalo milk can be consumed in a pinch. When usual pooja and rituals are performed, worshippers must provide a “Muram” offering consisting of rice, vegetables, dhal, and Dakshina (a sieve made of bamboo mesh or plastic).
- A kolam may be drawn by some at the entrance, but everyone always forgets about the south wall. The kolam shall be scrubbed right after the puja is finished.
- Pournami practitioners should always show their respect and love for Ambal. Because Meenakshi Amman and Kallazhagar depend on Chithra pournami, praying to either of them will also bring good fortune.
Significance of Chitra Pournami 2023
When the Sun and Moon are reunited, Chitra Pournima is observed. On this day, it is essential to worship the god Chitragupta. Chitragupta represents two words: Chitra alludes to images and Gupta to concealed. Lord Chitragupta is considered to be Lord Yama’s younger brother. Lord Chitragupta supports Lord Yama by keeping track of an individual’s karmas. To satisfy God on the festival of Chitra Pournima, people typically perform puja on riverbanks or surrounding lakes.
Every Chitra Pournima, the Anamala Hills draw tens of thousands of pilgrims who appear to take part in a 14-kilometer-long trek known as Pradakshina. In addition, worshippers fast during the Chitra Pournami. On this special day, worshippers also congregate in great numbers at the ancient Chitragupta temple in Kanchipuram, South India. Those who fail to achieve a balance between good and bad karma are said to repeat the same birth cycle.
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