சித்ரா பௌர்ணமி
Chitra Pournami
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Chitra Pournami is the full moon day of Chithirai month, considered highly auspicious. Special worship is offered to Chitragupta, the divine accountant who records human deeds.
Significance
Chitragupta, who maintains the record of good and bad deeds, is worshipped on this day. Taking a holy bath and performing charity is believed to wash away sins.
Rituals & traditions
Holy Bath· புனித நீராடல்
Early morning
Bathing in sacred rivers or tanks
Chitragupta Puja· சித்ரகுப்த பூஜை
Morning
Special prayers to Chitragupta
Charity· தானம்
Throughout day
Giving food and clothes to the needy
How to celebrate
Take early morning bath. Visit temples. Perform charity. Observe fast. Light lamps in the evening.
When it happens
Full moon day in Chithirai (April-May)
Tags
- #chitra
- #pournami
- #full-moon
- #chitragupta
- #chithirai