Hindu Gods and Goddesses. Brahma Physical Description 4 heads Sometimes sitting on a lotus flower.

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Hindu Gods and Goddesses

Brahma

Physical Description 4 heads Sometimes sitting on a lotus flower

Religious Significance Creator god

Vishnu

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

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

Shiva

Cobra around his neck Trident in his hand Physical Description

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

Durga

Rides a lion or tiger Physical Description

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

Which god is this?

Which goddess is this?

Which god is this?

Kali

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

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

Parvathi Kartikeya Ganesh Shiva

Usually shown with Shiva Looks similar to Durga Physical Description

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

Ganesh

Head of an elephant Physical Description

Religious Significance Removes obstacles and prepares the way God of journeys

Hanuman

Monkey Physical Description

Religious Significance Devotee to Rama God of devotion and courage

Which goddess is this?

Which god is this?

Lakshmi

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

Religious Significance Goddess of wealth and prosperity

Rama

Holds a bow & quiver of arrows Bluish skin Physical Description

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

Krishna

Holds a flute Often with pet cow Bluish skin Physical Description

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

Saraswathi

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

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

Which god is this?

Which goddess is this?

Which god is this?

Paravati Ganesh Hanuman Rama Who is… Shiva

BrahmaShiva Vishnu Vishnu

Rama Hanuman

BrahmaHanuman LakshmiShivaSaraswati Vishnu Durga Ganesh

? Saraswati Lakshmi? ? Ganesh