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Hindu Gods & Goddesses
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Brahma
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Brahma 4 heads Sometimes sitting on a lotus flower Creator god
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Vishnu
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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
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Shiva
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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
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Durga
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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
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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
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Ganesh
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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
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Hanuman
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Hanuman Monkey Devotee to Rama God of devotion and courage
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Lakshmi
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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
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Rama
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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
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Krishna
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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
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Parvathi
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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
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Saraswathi
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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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