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