Chitragupta Temple

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History of Chitragupta Temple:

The history of the Chitragupta Temple says that it was in the ninth century during the Chola period that the temple was built in Kancheepuram. There is a particular community in Kancheepuram which looks after the temple.

Description of Chitragupta Temple :

The presiding deity at the Chitragupta temple, Kancheepuram is in a sitting posture holding a pen in the right hand. The left hand holds a palm leaf, both symbols of his work. There is also the Utsava Panchaloka idol of Chitragupta whioch is seen along with his consort Karnikambal.

Southern India