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- Yama, also known as Kala or Dharmaraja, is the lord of death in Hindusim or Sanathana dharma. He is the son of Surya, the sun god.
- He presides over the resting place of the dead.
- In the Vedas, he was a cheerful king of the departed ancestors
- He is also mentioned in Buddhist mythology.
Interesting Facts about Yama
- He is known as the judge who punished the deceased for their sins.
- According to Vedas, he is the first man who died.
- He carries a noose and a mace, which may be ornamented with a skull.
- His vehicle is a buffalo.
- His two four-eyed dogs guard the entrance to his kingdom.
- His messengers are the crow and the pigeon.
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