Kayastha Community Observes Kalam-Dawat Puja on Yam Dwitiya in Balrampur
The Kayastha community in Balrampur celebrated Yam Dwitiya with a special Kalam-Dawat Puja, honoring their traditional practices.
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Kayastha Community Celebrates Yam Dwitiya in Balrampur
Balrampur's Purab Tola was the scene of a solemn Yam Dwitiya celebration at the Shri Chitragupta Temple. Members of the Kayastha community gathered to perform a collective puja of the Kalam (pen) and Dawat (inkpot), an integral part of their traditions.
Under the leadership of Dr. Paritosh Sinha, President of the Chitragupta Sabha, the ritual was conducted by a priest amidst Vedic chants. This puja is believed to signify a pause in writing work, which is resumed only after 48 hours.
Cultural Significance and Rituals
Radhika Prasad Srivastava, the Sabha's Secretary, highlighted the significance of the unbroken recitation of the Ramayana, also organized at the temple as per tradition. He explained the festival's mythological roots, noting that writing activities ceased in creation when Lord Chitragupta was not invited during Lord Rama's coronation.
The tradition of this puja was later re-established after Lord Rama appeased Yamuna. This event is considered vital for the Kayastha community, serving as a means to preserve their cultural heritage and foster community unity.
Community Honored and Financial Overview
The event was graced by Chief Guest, MLA Paltoo Ram, who felicitated distinguished members of the community for their outstanding contributions. During the program, Treasurer Laxmi Prasad Srivastava presented a detailed report of the annual income and expenditure.
The successful anchoring of the event was handled by Dilip Srivastava. Many prominent community members were present, including Aditya Prasad Srivastava, Dr. Pramod Srivastava, Bhanu Pratap Srivastava, Praveen Kumar Srivastava, Ajay Srivastava, Adarsh Srivastava, Parag Bose, Manoj Srivastava, Rajiv Srivastava, Vinay Srivastava, Balram Kunwar Srivastava, Amit Srivastava, Rajan Srivastava, Om Prakash Srivastava, Abhay Srivastava, and Madhusudhan Srivastava.
The celebration concluded with a communal feast, enthusiastically attended by all community members. This festival remains a crucial occasion for the Kayastha community to uphold their cultural identity and traditional practices.