Chitragupta
Chitragupta (Sanskrit: चित्रगुप्त) is a Hindu god whose task is to keep the record of all the human beings on earth. It is said that they are later punished or rewarded based on their Karmas. Upon death he is said to decide heaven or hell based on their works on earth.
| Maharaja Chitragupta or Dharmaraja | |
|---|---|
| Mantra | ॐ श्री चित्रगुप्ताय नमः
(Oṃ shri chitraguptaay Namaḥ) |
| Personal information | |
| Parents | Brahma (father) Saraswati (mother) |
| Siblings | Four Kumaras, Narada, Daksha |
Chitragupta Media
A large central panel portrays Yama the god of death (often referred to as Dharma) seated on a throne; to the left stands a demon. To the right of Yama sits Chitragupta, assigned with keeping detailed records of every human being and upon their death deciding how they are to be reincarnated, depending on their previous actions.
Khajuraho India, Chitragupta Temple
