Thirunavukkarasar Guru Poojai (On the day of Sathayam Star)

Chitra Pournami
Chithra Pournami is observed on the full moon day in the month of Chithirai (April/May). Special
offerings are made to Chithragupta, the chief accountant of Lord Yama or the God of Death, who
according to mythology keeps the record of all the good and bad deeds of human beings. The full
moon shining in all its splendour is a sight to watch.. The day is believed to be conducive to the
happiness of humanity in general. Both Shivan and Amman (Mother Goddess) are worshipped on this
day.
Chitragupta- An Explanation
The conception of Chitragupta and his functions is highly allegorical and needs explanation.
The word 'Chitragupta' means a collection of pictures. The application of this name to the
chief accountant of ‘Yama’, the God of Death goes with the meaning. The audio recorders
today proves that though a man may cease to exist, his voice can be preserved and
reproduced any time. Similarly through imagination, we can see the possibility of the
thoughts and feelings occurred and actions performed of each and every one of us during our
life time can be recorded and reproduced on a higher plane in the cosmos. In fact, there is an
arrangement in nature by which every incident in the life of individuals, that are mental,
emotional and physical, is recorded in a cosmic space and linked to the centre from which it
emanated. The aggregations of these incidents are in fact the account of each ‘jiva’ (soul)
written and preserved in the cosmic ledger. At the time of birth and death of an individual,
adjustments in his accounts are made, either in the shape of fresh entries or by the removal of
certain entries already in existence. The consciousness controlling this adjustment is Yama,
the God of death. His accountant Chitragupta stands figuratively for the cosmic ledger of the
accounts of every human being’s (jiva) commissions and omissions -- physical, emotional or
mental.
A rare Temple for Chitragupta at Kanchipuram, South India
Chitragupta, created by Lord Brahma through the Sun God, is the younger brother of Yama. He keeps
track of all the good and bad deeds of human beings and sends them to `heaven' or `hell' after death.
A unique and separate temple for Chitragupta, the chief accountant of Lord Yama (the God of Death)
is seen at Kanchipuram (Nellukara Street), built during the Chola period (10th century). The presiding
deity (Moolavar) is seen in a sitting posture holding the ‘Ezhuthaani’ (pen) in his right hand and a
palm leaf in left symbolising his nature of work. The ‘Panchaloka’ idol of ‘Utsavar’Chitragupta (the
movable idol made of five metals) is seen with His consort Karnikambal. It is believed that Lord
Chitragupta is the ‘Athi Devathai’ (Ruler) for Kethu, one of the Navagrahas, and those who worship
Chitragupta at this temple, would be bestowed with prosperity. Also the evil effects of ‘Kethu’ during
its transit period would be mitigated. However, according to astrologers, Lord Vinayaka is the ‘Prathi
Devathai’ (Ruler) for ‘Kethu’ and would also mitigate the evil effects of ‘Kethu’.

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