Chitra Pournami, or Chithirai Poornima, is Tamil ritual observed on the full moon day in the month of Chithirai (April – May). In 2023, the date of Chitirai Pournami is May 5. It is marked on April 16 in Malaysia (Teluk Intan), and Singapore. Chithirai Pournami is dedicated to Chitragupta, the keeper of deeds in the house of Yama, the Hindu god of death and to Indira, the leader of the Devas. People perform holy bath in rivers and sacred ponds on to wash sins away. Special pujas are offered at important temples in Tamil Nadu on the day. Devendra Puja or Indra Puja is held on the day at Madurai Meenakshi Temple . Chitragupta Puja on Chithirai Pournami Another important legend associated with Chitra Poornima, involves Lord Indra, the king of Gods, and his Guru Brihaspati. Once Indra and Brihaspati had an altercation, and the Guru stopped advising his pupil. Without the sound counsel of his Guru, Indra committed numerous sins. Finally, when Brihaspati relented and