Question 1

When is Dikpala Puja 2 observed?

Accepted Answer

Dikpala Puja 2 falls on Chaturthi, the fourth lunar day, of Krishna Paksha, the waning half of Bhadrapada. The day is observed when that tithi is current at sunrise. Its Gregorian date changes from year to year, so it should not be treated as a fixed calendar date.

Question 2

Who are worshipped during Dikpala Puja?

Accepted Answer

Dikpala Puja refers generally to worship of dikpalas, the guardians associated with the directions. The available name does not establish which particular deities are intended in this numbered observance, nor whether it uses four or eight directional guardians.

Question 3

How is Dikpala Puja performed?

Accepted Answer

A general observance can include cleaning the worship space, acknowledging the directions, lighting a lamp, offering water, flowers, incense, and food, and concluding with prayer for protection and order. The exact mantra, deity sequence, and offerings should follow the family or temple tradition rather than being assumed from the name alone.

Question 4

Can Dikpala Puja be performed at home?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a person may observe it as a simple act of reverence to the guardians of the directions, especially by keeping the space clean and offering a lamp and flowers. A formal rite should use instructions from the relevant household, temple, or ritual text because the prescribed deities and sequence are not identified here.

Date	Tithi	Lunar month	Governing time
Sat, 21 Sept, 2024	KrishnaKrishna Chaturthi	Ashvina (Bhadrapada amanta)	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Thu, 11 Sept, 2025	KrishnaKrishna Chaturthi	Ashvina (Bhadrapada amanta)	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Wed, 30 Sept, 2026	KrishnaKrishna Chaturthi	Ashvina (Bhadrapada amanta)	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Mon, 20 Sept, 2027	KrishnaKrishna Chaturthi	Ashvina (Bhadrapada amanta)	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Fri, 8 Sept, 2028	KrishnaKrishna Chaturthi	Ashvina (Bhadrapada amanta)	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Wed, 26 Sept, 2029	KrishnaKrishna Chaturthi	Ashvina (Bhadrapada amanta)	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Thu, 27 Sept, 2029	KrishnaKrishna Chaturthi	Ashvina (Bhadrapada amanta)	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Sun, 15 Sept, 2030	KrishnaKrishna Chaturthi	Ashvina (Bhadrapada amanta)	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Sat, 4 Oct, 2031	KrishnaKrishna Chaturthi	Ashvina (Bhadrapada amanta)	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Wed, 22 Sept, 2032	KrishnaKrishna Chaturthi	Ashvina (Bhadrapada amanta)	sunrise (udaya tithi)

Dikpala Puja 2

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