1. Hindu Gods

2. Generator (Brahma) , Operator (Vishnu), Shiva (Destroyer)
The Hindu Trinity. . .
Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva
How to remember it all…
G.O.D.=
Generator (Brahma) , Operator (Vishnu), Shiva (Destroyer)

3. Brahma The mystical creator, supreme presence, God.
Vishnu and Shiva are different representations of Brahma.
Facing Four directions
Holds ladle, Vedas, holy water, prayer beads

4. Shiva the Hindu god that destroys the universe.
the source of good and evil.

5. Shiva Halo of fire (birth and death) Dancing on the demon of ignorance
Flame of destruction, purification, renewal
Hands in refuge, blessing
Snakes around neck

6. Vishnu preserve the universe and people. balances good and evil powers
helps people through 10 Avatars or earthly forms

7. The 10 Avatars of Vishnu

8. Matsya (Fish) As a giant fish, he warned of a great flood
A sage and the Vedas were rescued

9. Kurma (Tortoise) Retrieved the gods’ elixir of immortality
It was lost in the ocean depths
Carries and stabilizes the world on his back

10. Varah (Boar)
Rescued the earth from the ocean with his tusks

11. Narasiha (Man-Lion) Destroyed Hiranyakasipu
This demon could not be destroyed by man or animal alone

12. Vamana (The Dwarf) First human avatar
Used to trick an evil ruler Bali into giving him all he could cover in 3 steps
He turned himself into a giant and covered the universe

13. Parashurama (Rama with Axe)
Kshatriyas were in power and ruling corruptly
He helped restore Brahmins to power

14. Krishna (hero)
Most important avatar
Powerful and charming

15. Rama (Prince)
Usually pictured with Lakshman, Sita, Hanuman and sometimes Ganesha

16. Buddha (sometimes Balaram)
Siddhartha Gautama, the prince
Middle Path
Noble Truths
Eightfold Path

17. Kalki Yet to come White horse, flaming sword
He comes to destroy the wicked and restart a new creation
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18. Ganesha Vehicle is a mouse (fast-moving) Rope to carry people to truth
Axe to cut attachments
Dessert to reward spirituality
Palm extends to bless

19. Symbolism in Hinduism

20. Shakti (Mother Goddess)
Active feminine power
Mother goddess
All of the trinity have a female partner:

21. Parvati (Shiva) Durga - goddess beyond reach
Kali-goddess of destruction
Durga rides a lion
Kali rides the corpse of a demon
Happy married life (Ganesha and Lakshmi)

22. Sarasvati (Brahma) Speech, wisdom, learning Rides on a swan or goose
Scriptures, lotus, plays music

23. Lakshmi (Vishnu) Goddess of wealth and prosperity
Daughter of Shiva and Parvati
Divali
Adored by Ganesha
Sits on a lotus
Palms always extented to bless

24. Temples and Shrines

30. Home Shrines

31. Home Shrine

32. Objects of Puja

33. Bell

34. Diva Lamp

35. Incense stick and holder

36. Water Cup and Spoon

37. Kum Kum Powder

38. Prasad

39. Shrine at our home