About Hindu Gods & Goddesses

Hinduism believes that there is only one supreme Absolute called Brahman. However, Hinduism is mostly associated with a multiplicity of Gods and it does not advocate the worship of one particular deity. The Gods and Goddesses of Hinduism amount to thousands, all representing the many aspects of the Brahman.

The most fundamental of Hindu deities, is the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva - creator, preserver and destroyer respectively. Hindus also worship spirits, trees and animals. Deities are represented by a complexity of images and idols symbolizing divine powers. Many of these idols are housed within ornate temples of unparalleled beauty and grandeur.
 

Brahma: God of Creation
In the Hindu tradition, the whole creation is the dynamic game of three fundamental forces symbolized by the Trinity of Gods: Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Here we talk about Brahma, the creator of the universe, and the many facets of his divine energy.

Lord Shiva
All about Lord Shiva, the Third God of the Hindu Trinity, Shaivism and the Shivaratri festival.

Ganesha: Elephant-God on a Mouse
About the zoomorphic deity of Ganesha - the Hindu god of success, the importance of his form, how he got his head, and about Ganesh Chaturthi.

Kali: The Dark Mother
The love between the Divine Mother and her human children is a unique relationship. Kali, the Dark Mother is one such deity with whom devotees have a very loving and intimate bond. Get close to Kali - the fearful goddess with a heart of a mother!

Goddess Durga
All about the Mother Goddess Durga. From your Guide.

Lakshmi: Goddess of Wealth & Beauty
About the domestic deity Lakshmi - the goddess of prosperity, wealth, purity, generosity, and the embodiment of beauty, grace and charm.

Saraswati: Goddess of Wisdom
An article on Goddess Saraswati on the occasion of Vasant Panchami and Saraswati Puja. From your Guide.

Shiva Nataraj
Nataraj, the dancing form of Lord Shiva, is a symbolic synthesis of the most important aspects of Hinduism and Indian culture. What does it symbolize and signify?

Vishwakarma
Lord Vishwakarma is the presiding deity of all architects. He is the official builder of all the gods' palaces, and the designer of all celestial vehicles and weapons.

Lord Rama
About Rama, the perfect avatar, who is at once the ideal son, the ideal husband, and the ideal king.

Happy Birthday Krishna!
Read the story behind Lord Krishna's birth, and about his importance and influence on Indian culture.

The Exploits of Krishna
A brief account of the life and exploits of Lord Krishna. From your Guide.

Lord Jagannath
About Lord Jagannath, an avatar of Lord Vishnu, and the Lord of Puri.

Hanuman: No Ordinary Monkey
Read the illustrated story of Hanuman. Modern stuff!