Chitalagai Amavasya (Chitlagi Amavasi, Chitou Amavasya) is observed on New-Moon day in Shravan month or Sravana maas in Odisha. In 2025, Chitlagai Amavasya date is July 24.
It is an important festival in Puri Jagannath Temple. ‘Chita’ or decorating Lord Jagannath’s forehead with a golden mark is the main ritual of this Amabasya in Puri Jagannath Temple. This year it is also observed as Guru Amavasya as it falls on Guruvar (Thursday).
‘Chitou Pitha’, a special rice recipe, is offered to Lord Jagannath on this day. In rural areas of Orissa, this festival is celebrated as an agricultural fest.
Chitalagi Amavasya is observed as Hariyali Amavasya in North India, Chukkala Amavasya in Andhra Pradesh, Gatari Amavas in Maharashtra, Bhimana Amavasya or Diwasi Gauri Puja in Karnataka.