List of Hindu deities - Wikipedia
WEBThe Trimurti are the most prominent deities of contemporary Hinduism. This consists of Brahma - the Creator, Vishnu - the Preserver, and Shiva - the Destroyer. Their feminine counterparts are Saraswati - the wife of Brahma, Lakshmi - the wife of Vishnu, and Parvati (or Durga) - the wife of Shiva.
The Most Important Deities in Hinduism - Learn Religions
WEBMay 16, 2024 · There are many Hindu gods and goddesses, including Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Learn about some of the most important deities of the Hindu faith.
Hindu deities - Wikipedia
WEBHindu deities are the gods and goddesses in Hinduism. Deities in Hinduism are as diverse as its traditions, and a Hindu can choose to be polytheistic, pantheistic, monotheistic, monistic, even agnostic, atheistic, or humanist.
list of Hindu deities - Encyclopedia Britannica
WEBThis is an alphabetically ordered list of Hindu deities. Many of the gods and goddesses on this list exist in multiple incarnations, some of which are treated in separate articles. Classical artistic depictions of certain deities are also covered separately in some cases.
Hinduism - Deities, Beliefs, Rituals | Britannica
WEBSep 2, 2024 · Hinduism is a monotheistic religion which believes that God manifests Himself or Herself in several forms. One is supposed to worship the form that is most appealing to the individual without being disrespectful to other forms of worship.
Shiva | Definition, Forms, God, Symbols, Meaning, & Facts
WEB4 days ago · Shiva, one of the main deities of Hinduism, whom Shaivites worship as the supreme god. Among his common epithets are Shambhu (“Benign”), Shankara (“Beneficent”), Mahesha (“Great Lord”), and Mahadeva (“Great God”).
Vishnu - Wikipedia
WEBVishnu (/ ˈvɪʃnuː /; Sanskrit: विष्णु, lit. 'All Pervasive', IAST: Viṣṇu, pronounced [ʋɪʂɳʊ]), also known as Narayana and Hari, is one of the principal deities of Hinduism. He is the supreme being within Vaishnavism, one of the major traditions within contemporary Hinduism. [13][14]
Smarthistory – Hindu deities
WEBDeities are a key feature of Hindu sacred texts. The Vedic texts describe many so-called gods and goddesses (devas and devīs) who personify various cosmic powers through fire, wind, sun, dawn, darkness, earth and so on.
Hindu deities - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBHindu deities. Hindu deities are the gods and goddesses in Hinduism. The terms for deity within the diverse traditions of Hinduism vary, and include Deva, Devi, Ishvara, Ishvari, Bhagavān and Bhagavati. Being gods and/or deities, they very much intertwine with Greek gods, goddesses, and mythology. Some Hindu deities include:
Hindu deities - Wikiwand
WEBHindu deities are the gods and goddesses in Hinduism. Deities in Hinduism are as diverse as its traditions, and a Hindu can choose to be polytheistic, pantheist...
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