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Naraka (Hinduism)
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Naraka, also called Yamaloka, is the Hindu name of Hell, where sinners are tormented after death. It is also the abode of Yama, the god of Death. It is described as located in the south of the univers
The central panel portrays Yama, aided by Chitragupta and Yamadutas, judging the dead. Other panels depict various realms/hells of Naraka.
The central panel portrays Yama, aided by Chitragupta and Yamadutas, judging the dead. Other panels depict various realms/hells of Naraka.
Court of Yama, c. 1800
Court of Yama, c. 1800
Lithograph of the Ravi Varma Press in Bombay displaying punishments for activities like mutilating animals, killing fishes, forging documents, alcohol
Lithograph of the Ravi Varma Press in Bombay displaying punishments for activities like mutilating animals, killing fishes, forging documents, alcohol consumption, abuse of elderly parents, hunting, adultery (for women), advising to commit sin, adultery (for men), mistreatment the children of co-wives & making draught animals pull excess load in hells.
Various sins and corresponding punishments in hells.
Various sins and corresponding punishments in hells.
Yama
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Yama, also known as Kāla and Dharmarāja, is the Hindu god of death and justice, responsible for the dispensation of law and punishment of sinners in his abode, Naraka. He is often identified with Dhar
Naraka (Hinduism)
…Naraka (Sanskrit: नरक), also called Yamaloka, is the Hindu name of Hell, where sinners are tormented after death. It is also the abode of Yama, the god of Death. It is described as located in the south of the universe and beneath the earth. The number and names of hells, as well as the type…
A 19th-century painting of Yama on his mount
A 19th-century painting of Yama on his mount
The deity Yama with fangs and holding a daṇḍa (a rod). He stands on a lotus covered dais, behind which lies a buffalo, his vahana (conveyance).
The deity Yama with fangs and holding a daṇḍa (a rod). He stands on a lotus covered dais, behind which lies a buffalo, his vahana (conveyance).
Yama depicted in youthful form
Yama depicted in youthful form
Yama depicted on Hindu temple
Yama depicted on Hindu temple