Chitragupta Puja festival celebration
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Chitragupta Puja 2026

Chitragupta Puja 2026 falls on Wednesday, 11 November 2026. Chitragupta Puja is celebrated by worshippers to honor Lord Chitragupta, who maintains the accounts of human actions and ensures justice is served based on these records.

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DateWednesday, 11 November 2026
Tithi Window2:00 PM → 3:53 PM
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Muhurat Time
01:10 pm - 03:20 pm
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Tithi Timing
2:00 PM → 3:53 PM
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Auspicious Timing

What is the shubh muhurat for Chitragupta Puja 2026?

Wednesday, 11 November 2026
Shubh Muhurat

The shubh muhurat for Chitragupta Puja 2026 is 01:10 pm - 03:20 pm on Wednesday, 11 November 2026. The tithi runs from 2:00 PM on Nov 10 to 3:53 PM on Nov 11.

Brahma MuhurtaPre-dawn — most sattvic time for chanting & meditation
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SunriseBegin holy bath & purification
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Auspicious Puja WindowMost powerful time for puja & chanting
01:10 pm - 03:20 pm
Abhijit MuhurtaMid-day victory window — ~48 minutes around solar noon
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Tithi BeginsEnters · Nov 10
2:00 PM
SunsetEvening aarti & lamp offering
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Tithi EndsConclude observances
3:53 PM

Tithi and muhurat times are in IST.

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The Festival

What is Chitragupta Puja 2026?

Chitragupta Puja is celebrated by worshippers to honor Lord Chitragupta, who maintains the accounts of human actions and ensures justice is served based on these records. People pray for prosperity, a peaceful life, and clarity in their financial matters.

Significance of Chitragupta Puja 2026

Chitragupta Puja 2026 honors the divine accountant who records deeds and guides righteous living. It is a moment for families to reflect on truth, responsibility, and compassion. Through prayers, lamps, and aarti, devotees seek clarity to choose honest paths, admit mistakes, and repair relationships. The festival reinforces ethics at home and in the community, promoting harmony and accountability. 🙏🕯️

Chitragupta Puja 2026 Date, Muhurat and Timing

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Tithi Kartika Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi
Date Wednesday, 11 November 2026

Traditions & Rituals of Chitragupta Puja 2026

  • Light a lamp before the Chitragupta idol or image and offer water.
  • Light incense, ring a bell, and perform a simple aarti with a flower and camphor.
  • Offer yellow flowers, fruits, and bhog to the deity.
  • Write a small personal vow to practice honesty and compassion in daily life.

Remedies to Perform on Chitragupta Puja 2026

  • Action: Light a lamp before the idol at dusk. Benefit: It brings clarity of mind and removes ignorance.
  • Action: Offer clean, sattvic food and share prasad with family. Benefit: It fosters generosity and gratefulness.
  • Action: Speak truthfully and write a brief personal vow during puja. Benefit: It strengthens moral resolve and accountability.

Mantras & Chants on Chitragupta Puja 2026

  • Mantra: Om Chitraguptaya Namah — Invokes divine guidance for truth and justice.
  • Mantra: Om Namo Chitraguptayai Namah — Grants moral courage and clear discernment.

Fasting Rules & Food Guidelines on Chitragupta Puja 2026

  • Observe a light vrat with fruits, milk, and simple sattvic meals.
  • Avoid onion, garlic, meat, and heavy foods on puja day.
  • Keep a calm, clean puja space and share prasad with neighbors.

Dos and Don’ts on Chitragupta Puja 2026

Do

  • Speak truthfully.
  • Offer bhog and share prasad.
  • Keep a clean, peaceful puja space.

Dont

  • Do not lie or hide truth.
  • Do not waste food or water.
  • Do not skip puja or delay rituals.

Your Moon sign

What does Chitragupta Puja 2026 mean for your rashi?

The date and muhurat above are the same for everyone. How the day sits against your own chart is not. Pick your Moon sign (rashi) to see how this observance relates to it.

Not sure of your rashi? It is your Moon sign at birth — often different from the Sun sign used in Western horoscopes.

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