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Chitragupta

चित्रगुप्त
Also known as: Citragupta, Yama's Recorder, Kāyastha Devatā

About

Divine being who records the deeds of every soul. Assistant to Yama. Maintains the ledger of karma, determining the fate of souls after death. Worshipped as the patron deity of the Kayastha community.

Attributes

Karma recordsJusticeAccountingDestinyScribe

Symbols

PenInk potLedgerSword

Associated Mantras

Om Citraguptāya Namaḥ

Festivals

Citragupta PujaKayastha community festivals

Scriptures

Garuda PuranaYama Samhita

Regions Worshipped

North IndiaEspecially among Kayastha community

Iconography

Dark-complexioned, holding pen, ink pot, and sword. Seated at a desk with records of human deeds.