Hindu Gods & Goddesses
Brahma
Brahma 4 heads Sometimes sitting on a lotus flower Creator god
Vishnu
Vishnu Bluish color Many-headed cobra behind him Vishnu Bluish color Many-headed cobra behind him God that sustains life Helps people do their dharma by incarnating himself on earth
Shiva
Shiva Cobra around his neck Trident in his hand Shiva Cobra around his neck Trident in his hand God of destruction and reincarnation Shiva ends and restarts the cycle of life
Durga
Durga Rides a lion or tiger Mother goddess Durga Rides a lion or tiger Mother goddess Destroys evil & provides eternal happiness for her children
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Kali
Kali Goddess that destroys evil and demons Also Paravathi and Durga Kali Holds a bloody sword & the head of a demon Tongue sticking out, skirt of arms, etc. Goddess that destroys evil and demons Also Paravathi and Durga
Ganesh
Ganesh Head of an elephant Removes obstacles and prepares the way Ganesh Head of an elephant Removes obstacles and prepares the way God of journeys
Hanuman
Hanuman Monkey Devotee to Rama God of devotion and courage
Lakshmi
Lakshmi Goddess of wealth and prosperity Dropping coins & money Lakshmi Dropping coins & money Stands on lotus flower Surrounded by elephants Goddess of wealth and prosperity
Rama
Rama Holds a bow & quiver of arrows Bluish skin Incarnation of Vishnu Rama Holds a bow & quiver of arrows Bluish skin Incarnation of Vishnu Fighter of evil Helps people do their dharma Ancient ruler of India
Krishna
Krishna Holds a flute Often with pet cow Bluish skin Krishna Holds a flute Often with pet cow Bluish skin Incarnation of Vishnu Fighter of evil Helped Arjuna do his dharma
Parvathi
Parvathi Usually shown with Shiva or as part of Shiva Parvathi Usually shown with Shiva or as part of Shiva Similar to Durga in appearance Goddess of family, unity and love Wife of Shiva, mother of Ganesh Also Durga and Kali
Saraswathi
Saraswathi Playing a veena White sari, seated on a white lotus flower Saraswathi Playing a veena White sari, seated on a white lotus flower Goddess of wisdom, learning & the arts Wife of Brahma
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