hinduism / gods and goddesses
Hindu Gods and Goddesses
The gods of modern Hinduism are many, and include the chief gods Shiva, Vishnu and the Goddess Shakti as well as a myriad of local community gods.
Devotion to these various deities is based primarily on one's region and needs, and even when devotion is given to only one, the existence of others is acknowledged. Hindu worship virtually always involves sculptures and images, to which offerings are made and rituals are performed.
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One God or Many? Is Hinduism a polytheistic, pantheistic, or monotheistic religion? |
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Devi: The Mother Goddess Devi, the Divine Female, is also known as the Mother Goddess. |
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Ganesha The beloved elephant-faced deity known as Ganesh or Ganesha clears away life's obstacles. |
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Shiva The "Destroyer" and one of the chief deities of Hinduism. His name means "Auspicious One." |
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Vedic Gods The ancient Vedas describe a number of deities, most of whom are personified forces of nature. |
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Vishnu Vishnu, the "All-Pervading," is the protector of the world and the restorer of moral order (dharma). |
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