Chitragupta Swamy Temple

Chitragupta Swamy Temple is dedicated to Chitragupta, the celestial scribe believed to record every soul's deeds for judgment after death, making it one of only a handful of temples for this deity anywhere in India. Its relative rarity draws visitors curious about a lesser known corner of Hindu mythology rather than large scale pilgrim crowds. The compact shrine fits easily into a walking tour of Kanchipuram's temple district alongside the town's larger Shiva and Vishnu complexes.