Uploaded July 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Lord Yamaraj's history has been long and ear-shattering. Starting in the Vedic era as a cultural hero and guide for the deceased, he gradually transformed into a heavenly god and eventually a stern ruler of the underworld. The ancient Vedas declare Lord Yamaraj as the lord of death. It is also known as "King of Hell", "King of ghosts" and "King of justice".
scriptures portray him with green or blue skin, dressed in red clothes and burning red eyes. His vehicle is a buffalo and holding a rope in his left hand.
According to the scriptures, Yamaraj was the son of Vishwakarma's daughter, Sanjana, and the son of Lord Surya.
Lord Yamaraj's history has been long and ear-shattering. Starting in the Vedic era as a cultural hero and guide for the deceased, he gradually transformed into a heavenly god and eventually a stern ruler of the underworld. The ancient Vedas declare Lord Yamaraj as the lord of death. It is also known as "King of Hell", "King of ghosts" and "King of justice".
scriptures portray him with green or blue skin, dressed in red clothes and burning red eyes. His vehicle is a buffalo and holding a rope in his left hand.
According to the scriptures, Yamaraj was the son of Vishwakarma's daughter, Sanjana, and the son of Lord Surya.
