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Hindu Gods

Trimurti – The Hindu Trinity Brahman = ultimate reality

Brahma Trimurti (Trinity) Four heads represent the four Vedas Lord of Creation Little devotion – possibly cursed; already created world, man, etc.

Vishnu Trimurti (Trinity) Dark complexion, rest on the ocean on a bed of serpents Lord of protection, sustenance; preserver of life Rescues people from evils and trouble Very popular

Shiva Trimurti (Trinity) Four arms, usually depicted in the “dance of destruction”, surrounded by fire Lord of destruction Destroys all the bad/evil qualities in people

Shakti – The Divine Feminine

Saraswati Shakti Beautiful & elegant, white in color on a white lotus, typically playing an instrument Goddess of wisdom and learning, patron of music/arts Worshipped for knowledge in education, business, & life

Lakshmi Shakti Beautiful, seated on a lotus with four arms giving out money and holding lotuses; with elephants Goddess of prosperity, love, and beauty Worshipped for assistance in the above three

Durga Shakti 8 or 10 arms carrying weapons, lotus, etc; riding a tiger Mother Goddess, creative feminine force, name means inaccessible Protector of righteousness, destroyer of evil (Shiva’s wife)

Avatars & Lesser Gods

Ganesh(a) Lesser god / Avatar Elephant head, pot belly Lord of Obstacles & Beginnings Most worshipped as remover of obstacles, patron of arts & sciences (most popular of all Hindu gods)

Rama Avatar Physically strong, holding a bow Example of justice, peace, morality, & virtue Seen as a role model of behavior that all Hindus should aspire to

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