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Hindu Gods

Brahma

Brahma is the creator of the universe and the god of creation.

  • He is often depicted with four heads, each representing the four Vedas.
  • He is considered the most important deity in Hinduism.
  • He is often depicted with a swan as his vehicle.

Vishnu

Vishnu is the preserver of the universe and the god of preservation.

  • He is often depicted as a blue-skinned god with four arms.
  • He is considered the protector of the universe.
  • He is often depicted with a conch shell as his vehicle.

Shiva

Shiva is the destroyer of the universe and the god of destruction.

  • He is often depicted as a dark-skinned god with a serpent around his neck.
  • He is considered the destroyer of evil.
  • He is often depicted with a trident as his weapon.

Ganesha

Ganesha is the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom.

  • He is often depicted as a rotund god with an elephant head.
  • He is considered the patron of knowledge and wisdom.
  • He is often depicted with a sweet tooth.

Durga

Durga is the goddess of strength and the protector of the universe.

  • She is often depicted as a fierce goddess with ten arms.
  • She is considered the destroyer of evil.
  • She is often depicted with a lion as her vehicle.

Krishna

Krishna is the god of love and the eighth avatar of Vishnu.

  • He is often depicted as a blue-skinned god with a flute.
  • He is considered the divine prince of the universe.
  • He is often depicted with a cow as his vehicle.

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