Who is Chitragupta according to Hindu mythology?

He is the assistant to Yama, the god of death, tasked with keeping the record of every human's deeds (Karma).

Unique Hindu Shrines

UPSC Archival Analysis

The rare Chitragupta Swami Temple, dedicated to the divine accountant of deeds, is situated in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu.

Exam Year

1999

Evidence Source

ID: ART_ARC_1999_93 Ref: South Indian Shrines by P.V. Jagadisa Ayyar