In one myth, this deity's son refuses to ascend to heaven because he does not want to leave behind a companion he has had since leaving Hastinapura, a small dog.
This god attempted to kick Chaya, one of his father's maids, but instead she cursed him and his leg became infested with maggots. In one myth, this deity's son refuses to ascend to heaven because he does not want to leave behind a companion he has had since leaving Hastinapura, a small dog. This deity had transformed into that dog in order to test Yudhishthira's righteousness. This god known as "shrivelled foot" threw a noose to capture Markandeya's soul, but failed because he was kicked to death by an infuriated (*) Shiva. This father of the oldest Pandava is the son of Saranya and the sun god Surya. He is aided by Agni, who brings people to his realm, Chitragupta. He records the good and evil actions of every human being, and he sits in judgment at Naraka. For 10 points, name this first mortal to die, the Hindu god of death.
This god attempted to kick Chaya, one of his father's maids, but instead she cursed him and his leg became infested with maggots.
Yama [or Yamaraja; or Yima; or Imra; prompt on Dharma]