Nov 29, 2022 · Overview Ganesha, the son of the powerful gods Shiva and Parvati, is one of the most popular gods in modern Hinduism and is widely worshipped throughout South and …

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 · Overview 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 …

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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 · The decline of the earlier Vedic gods in the Hindu Puranas coincides with the rise of the popular gods of today: Shiva, Vishnu, Ganesha, and Devi (or Shakti), the supreme …

Nov 29, 2022 · The pantheon of Chinese gods and goddesses is extensive, spanning thousands of years as well as different ethnic groups and changing geographical boundaries. Some of the …

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 …

Collection Hindu Gods 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 …

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 …