Chitragupta, son of Brahma, is the chief advisor to Yama Dharmaraj and keeps records of good and bad deeds (report card) of the people on earth. Upon death, Chitragupta has the task of deciding the extent of punishments (hell) and rewards (heaven) for all the bad and good deeds. Chitragupta inspires the devotees to live a noble life based on the principles enshrined in the Hindu scriptures. Special events in the temple include: Chitragupta Jayanti (birthday of Chitragupta) on Yama Dvitiya, also known as Bhaiya Duj or Bhai Duj, which also marks the culmination of the five‑day Diwali festival (Oct/Nov).
