Kalam-Dawat Puja: The unique festival of the Kayasthas, where pen and paper are worshipped

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. It encourages reflection on moral accountability and the importance of learning.