Chitragupta, the heavenly accountant and helper of Lord Yama, the God of Death, is honoured on Chitra Purnima 2025, a revered Hindu holiday. In Hindu mythology, the Chitragupta keeps track of people’s lifetime good and bad acts.

The full moon day of the Chitirai month, which occurs in April or May according to the Gregorian calendar, is when Tamil people primarily celebrate this event. Due to the fact that it is both the day of the Chitra Nakshatra and a full moon, the day is very holy. Chitra Purnima will be celebrated on May 12, 2025, this year.

See here for all the pertinent information about Chitra Purnima’s date, time, shubh muhurat, importance, and rituals:

Date, Time, and Details of Chitra Purnima in 2025 Date: Monday, May 12, 2025

The start time of Purnima Tithi is 08:01 PM on May 11, 2025.

Purnima Tithi concludes on May 12, 2025, at 10:25 p.m.

Shubh Muhurat and Abhijit Muhurat on Chitra Purnima 2025: 11:51 AM–12:45 PM

– Amrit Kaal: May 13, 11:18 PM to 01:05 AM

Ravi Yog: from 05:32 to 06:17 a.m.

2025’s Chitra Purnima: Importance
According to Hindu mythology, Lord Chitragupta assists Lord Yama in determining what constitutes good and bad behaviour in humans. According to legend, a person’s soul enters Lord Yama’s court after death, where Chitragupta judges whether the soul is good or bad based on their actions. On Chitra Purnima, followers of Chitragupta worship him and beg for forgiveness of their transgressions. The event is also devoted to Lord Indra, according to another mythology.

It is said that Chitra Purnima is a powerful period for spiritual cleansing. It is said that the day makes it easier to get rid of bad karma that affects relationships, money, and health. Devotees worship Chitragupta in order to strengthen positive karma and eliminate negative karma. Additionally, it is a holy time to carry out acts of charity and giving, which are believed to atone for past transgressions and foster spiritual development.

Rituals for Chitra Purnima in 2025

On Chitra Purnima, temples all throughout southern India conduct special pujas. These include the especially important rites at the Airavateshwarar Temple in Darasuram, the Chandra Moulishwar Temple in Thiruvakkarai, and the Chitragupta Temple in Kanchipuram. Chitragupta is revered by her followers, who believe that sincere prayers offered on this day will atone for past transgressions and provide the ability to live a moral life. To atone for their sins, the majority of believers also take a ritual bath in a nearby body of water.

Chitragupta is offered flowers, camphor, and incense sticks by devotees. One of the particular cuisine items is chakkarai pongal. Traditionally, these dishes are made without salt, and the followers utilise buffalo milk instead of milk and milk derivatives.

Readers are urged to read and consider the story of Lord Indra and his Guru, Lord Brihaspati, as part of the ceremonies. A significant aspect of Chitra Purnima is charity, as devotees provide food for the impoverished and distribute essentials like clothing, rice, and vegetables to those in need.