The elephant-headed god Ganesha, who represents success, wisdom, and wealth, is the child of Shiva and Parvati. Ganesha is revered by all branches of Hinduism, making him possibly the most significant deity in the religion. He is frequently shown riding a mouse that helps the deity remove obstacles in the way of achievement in any endeavour.
Shiva stands for death and obliteration, destroying worlds so that Brahma might build new ones. But he is also regarded as a dance and regeneration expert. Shiva is one of the three gods that make up the Hindu Trinity. He is also referred to as Mahadeva, Pashupati, Nataraja, Vishwanath, and Bhole Nath. Shiva is frequently shown as the Shiva Lingam, a phallic symbol, when he is not shown in his blue-skinned human form.
Blue-skinned Krishna, one of the most popular Hindu deities, is the god of compassion and love. He typically has a flute in his hands, which he employs for its alluring qualities. The protagonist of the Hindu text "Bhagavad Gita" and an avatar of Vishnu, the Hindu Trinity's sustainer, is Krishna. Hindus hold Krishna in high regard, and those who follow him are referred to as Vaishnavas.
Rama is a Vishnu incarnation who represents truth and goodness. He is regarded as the ideal representation of humanity from a psychological, spiritual, and physical standpoint. Rama is usually regarded as being an actual historical person whose deeds compose the ancient Hindu epic "Ramayana," unlike other gods and goddesses in Hinduism. During the festival of lights known as Diwali, devoted Hindus honour him.
Monkey-faced Hanuman is revered as a representation of might, endurance, selflessness, and scholastic fervour. In the epic old Indian poetry "Ramayana," this holy primate assisted Lord Rama in his conflict with evil powers. Hindus frequently chant Hanuman's name or sing his hymn, "Hanuman Chalisa," when they are in difficulties. One of the most frequent types of public monuments in India are Hanuman temples.
Vishnu, one of the three Hindu gods, is the god of calm and the sustainer of life. He stands for the values of law, justice, and truth. Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity and domesticity, is his consort. Vaishnavas are devotees of Vishnu in Hinduism who believe that when there is chaos on earth, Vishnu will emerge from his transcendence to bring order back to it.
The Sanskrit word laksya, which means an aim or purpose, is where Lakshmi's name originates. She represents both material and spiritual wealth and prosperity. Lakshmi is pictured as a four-armed, golden-cheeked goddess who sits or stands atop a huge lotus blossom while holding a lotus bud. Lakshmi, the goddess of domesticity, beauty, and purity, is frequently depicted in devotees' houses.
The mother goddess Durga stands in for the blazing abilities of the gods. She is often seen riding a lion and holding weapons in her several arms. She is the defender of the good and destroyer of evil.
The powerful, four-armed Kali, often known as the dark goddess, has blue or black skin. Shiva, her husband, who is lying comfortably at her feet, is on top of her. The goddess of death Kali, who is covered in blood and with her tongue hanging out, symbolises the unrelenting advance of time toward the end of the world.
The goddess of learning, creativity, and music is Saraswati. She stands for the unhindered movement of consciousness. Saraswati, the daughter of Shiva and Durga, is the creator of the Vedas. Lessons about how Saraswati bestows human beings with the abilities of speech and wisdom frequently start and finish chants to her, known as Saraswati Vandana.