List of Hindu Deities
Hinduism has a vast pantheon of deities, with various gods and goddesses representing different aspects of the divine. Here are some of the major Hindu deities:
- Brahma - The creator of the universe.
- Vishnu - The preserver and sustainer of the universe.
- Shiva - The destroyer and transformer
- Krishna - The incarnation of Vishnu, known for his divine playfulness and wisdom
- Lakshmi - The goddess of wealth and prosperity
- Saraswati - The goddess of knowledge, arts, and music
- Durga - The fierce goddess who protects against evil forces
- Ganesha - The god of wisdom and remover of obstacles
- Rama - The prince and avatar of Vishnu, central figure of the epic Ramayana.
- Sita - The consort of Rama, revered as the ideal woman and goddess of virtue.
- Radha - The beloved of Krishna, embodying divine love and devotion.
- Kali - The fierce goddess associated with time, destruction, and empowerment.
- Agni - The god of fire and messenger between humans and gods.
- Hanuman - The Hindu god, symbolizing devotion, strength, and loyalty.
- Vishwakarma - The divine architect and craftsman.
- Surya - The sun god.
- Parvati - The goddess of fertility, love, and devotion, often associated with Shiva as his consort.
- Indra - The king of gods and ruler of heaven.
- Shakti - The primordial cosmic energy and goddess of power.
- Kartikeya - The god of war, victory, wisdom, and spiritual growth.