Hindu Gods and Goddesses Hindu Gods and Goddesses

Brahma

Physical Description 4 heads Sometimes sitting on a lotus flower

Religious Significance Creator god

Vishnu

Physical Description Bluish color Serpent behind him Mace, Shell, disc

Religious Significance God that sustains life Helps people do their dharma by incarnating himself on earth

Shiva

Physical Description Cobra around his neck Trident in his hand

Religious Significance God of destruction and reincarnation Shiva ends and restarts the cycle of life

Durga

Physical Description Rides a lion or tiger

Religious Significance Mother goddess Destroys evil & provides eternal happiness for her children

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Kali

Physical Description Holds a bloody sword & the head of a demon Holds a bloody sword & the head of a demon Tongue sticking out, skirt of arms, etc.

Religious Significance Goddess that destroys evil & demons Also Paravathi & Durga

Parvathi Shiva Ganesh Kartikeya

Physical Description Usually shown with Shiva Looks similar to Durga

Religious Significance Goddess of family, unity and love Wife of Shiva, mother of Ganesh Also Durga and Kali

Ganesh

Physical Description Head of an elephant

Religious Significance Removes obstacles and prepares the way God of journeys

Hanuman

Physical Description Monkey

Religious Significance God of devotion and courage Devotee to Rama

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Lakshmi

Physical Description Dropping coins & money Stands on lotus flower Dropping coins & money Stands on lotus flower Surrounded by elephants

Religious Significance Goddess of wealth and prosperity

Rama

Physical Description Holds a bow & quiver of arrows Bluish skin

Religious Significance Incarnation of Vishnu Fighter of evil Helps people do their dharma Ancient ruler of India

Krishna

Physical Description Holds a flute Often with pet cow Bluish skin

Religious Significance Incarnation of Vishnu Fighter of evil Helped Arjuna do his dharma

Saraswathi

Physical Description Playing a veena Playing a veena White sari, seated on a white lotus flower

Religious Significance Goddess of wisdom, learning & the arts Wife of Brahma

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Who is… Rama Paravati Hanuman Shiva Ganesh

Who is… Brahma Shiva Vishnu Vishnu

Who is… Rama Hanuman

Brahma Shiva Vishnu Durga Hanuman Ganesh Saraswati Lakshmi

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