Learn Major Hindu Deities
Learn the most important gods and goddesses of Hinduism!
25 free flashcards · by Ben · History & Geography / Religion
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What you'll learn in Major Hindu Deities
- The Creator; part of the Trimurti (with Vishnu and Shiva) — Brahma
- The Preserver and Protector of the Universe — Vishnu
- The Destroyer and Transformer — Shiva
- Goddess of Wealth, Prosperity, and Good Fortune — Lakshmi
- Goddess of Love, Fertility, and Devotion; consort of Shiva — Parvati
- Goddess of Wisdom, Music, and Learning — Saraswati
- Warrior Goddess; embodiment of divine feminine energy (Shakti) — Durga
- Fierce form of Parvati; Goddess of Time, Death, and Destruction of Evil — Kali
- Remover of Obstacles and God of Beginnings — Ganesha
- Monkey God; symbol of strength, devotion, and courage — Hanuman
- 7th avatar of Vishnu; hero of the Ramayana — Rama
- 8th avatar of Vishnu; God of Compassion, Love, and Divine Play — Krishna
- Consort of Krishna; symbol of pure devotion and love — Radha
- Consort of Rama; ideal of purity, loyalty, and virtue — Sita
- God of War; son of Shiva and Parvati — Kartikeya (Murugan)
- King of the Devas (Gods); God of Thunder and Rain — Indra
- God of Fire; messenger between gods and humans — Agni
- Sun God; source of life and energy — Surya
- God of Water and Cosmic Order — Varuna
- God of Death and the Underworld — Yama
- Moon God; symbol of time and fertility — Chandra
- God of Wind and Life Force (Prana) — Vayu
- God of Love and Desire — Kamadeva
- First Man and Lawgiver — Manu
- Chief consort of Krishna — Rukmini
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