Significance & Spiritual Meaning
Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues
Significance & Spiritual Meaning
Chitra Pournami is the full moon of the Tamil month of Chithirai, kept for Chitragupta.
Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues
Chitragupta is the divine scribe who keeps the account of the good and bad deeds. The day is kept at temples, with the worship of Chitragupta and Shiva and the Meenakshi Kalyanam at Madurai.
Key Rituals & Observance
Step-by-step sacred rituals and worship practices
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Worship of Chitragupta with milk rice and offerings.
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Charity and a fast by some.
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Temple festivals, mostly in Tamil Nadu.
Sacred Deity & Powerful Mantras
Lord Shiva • Vedic and Puranic chants for peace and blessings
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Lord Shiva · Mantra
ॐ नमः शिवाय ॥
Om Namah Shivaya
Meaning
Salutations to Lord Shiva.
108 JapaSacred Mantra