Nov 29, 2022 · Hinduism is a major world religion, with one of the longest-surviving pantheons in history. Within its rich mythology, elephant-headed gods clash with powerful demons and …

Nov 29, 2022 · Ganesha, the elephant-headed son of Shiva and Parvati, is one of the most popular gods of the Hindu pantheon and is worshipped as the remover of obstacles. Although …

May 19, 2023 · Krishna, avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu, is both trickster and lover. As a youthful playboy, his antics included seducing village girls and stealing their clothes. As an adult, he …

Nov 29, 2022 · The four-headed god Brahma is the creator god of the Hindu trimurti (“trinity”), alongside Shiva the destroyer and Vishnu the preserver. Known for giving blessings to those …

Nov 29, 2022 · Vishnu’s main function is to send out avatars to right the world’s wrongs. Within the Hindu trimurti (“trinity”), he acts as the preserver, alongside Brahma the creator and Shiva …

Nov 29, 2022 · Parvati is the daughter of the Himalayan Mountains and the wife of Shiva, set apart from other Indian goddesses due to her extreme asceticism. As an embodiment of shakti …

Nov 29, 2022 · Karttikeya—son of Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction, and his wife Parvati—plays an important role in the Hindu pantheon as the leader of the gods’ army. While …

Deities of the Hindu pantheon throughout the millennia Hinduism is a major world religion, with one of the longest-surviving pantheons in history. Within its rich mythology, elephant-headed …

Feb 13, 2025 · Shiva, the destroyer, is the supreme god in Shaivite sects of Hinduism and spends his time meditating in the Himalayas. Often seen smearing himself with ashes and visiting …

Nov 29, 2022 · Rama, a popular avatar of Vishnu, was born on earth to restore dharma, the righteous order of the universe. The epic poem the Ramayana tells of Rama’s banishment …