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Kayasthas Worldwide Celebrate Kalam Dawat Puja, Honoring Divine Record-Keeper
23 Oct
Summary
- Kalam Dawat Puja honors Lord Chitragupta, divine record-keeper of deeds
- Festival held two days after Diwali, venerates instruments of knowledge and record-keeping
- Encourages reflection on moral accountability and importance of learning

On October 23rd, 2025, Kayasthas worldwide are celebrating Kalam Dawat Puja, a significant Diwali observance honoring Lord Chitragupta, the divine record-keeper of deeds. This festival, held two days after Diwali, venerates the instruments of knowledge and record-keeping, symbolizing wisdom, justice, and the power of the written word.
The Kalam Dawat Puja encourages reflection on moral accountability and the importance of learning. It is a time for the Kayastha community to honor their heritage and the divine guardian of their records and deeds. The festival serves as a reminder of the enduring values of knowledge, integrity, and the written word in guiding one's life and actions.
As Kayasthas gather to observe this auspicious occasion, they reaffirm their commitment to upholding the principles of wisdom, justice, and the pursuit of knowledge that are central to their cultural identity.