In Hinduism there are many beliefs regarding gods. But in most of them a supreme god is regarded as an entity that exists and gives life to all things. It is believed to have created the universe and many other gods and goddess to be his helpers.
Different forms(Avatars) of the supreme god are worshipped, depending on the Hindu tradition. The other gods who are helpers of the supreme god, are also worshipped. Gods in Hinduism are thought as highly advanced spiritual beings and are often represented in human form or partially human and partially animal forms. Sometimes they are also represented as Nonliving things and plants.
The male gods are called Devas and the female gods are called Devis. Other names such as Ishvara, Bhagavan, Bhagwati and Daiwa also means Hindu gods. Vishnu, Shiva and Brahma are the major gods and lakshmi, parvati and saraswati are the major goddesses in Hinduism. Many Hindus believe that Brahma is the Creator, Vishnu is the preserver and Shiva or Maheshswar is destroyer.
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Bhrigu In Hindu mythology, a Prajapati, a son of the god Brahma, sent by the priests to test the characters ...
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Brahma In Hinduism, creator god in the triad of deities called Trimorti, including Vishnu and Shiva. Brahma in present-day Hinduism ...
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Camunda, dread goddess, is venerated and propitiated in Hindu and Buddhist traditions. Her name derives from Canda and Munda, the ...
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Chandi - Queen of Dust Chandi, goddess of birth and death, is a tribal and village goddess partially incorporated into ...
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Danavas In Hindu mythology, giants who warred against the gods. They are descendants of Danu by the sage Kasyapa, and ...
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Gajasura - Elephant of the Asuras Ganesha’s head didn’t come from just any old elephant. Gajasura, an elephant Asura, adored ...
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Kama Lord of Love; Churner of Hearts; Stalk of Passion; Lord of All Seasons Also known as: Kama Deva; Manmatha ...
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Shasthi Sixth Also known as: Skandamata Origin: India Shasthi is a goddess of fertility, childbirth, fate, and good fortune. She ...
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Sita Origin: India Sita, the wife of King Rama, accompanied her husband to his exile in the forest, together with ...
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