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Hinduism

Hinduism. Comparative Religions. Gods and Goddesses. Hinduism is a not truly a polytheistic religion. Annapurna. She is the goddess of food and cooking. She is empowered to supply food to an unlimited amount of people. Ganesha. The elephant-headed god The Lord of all beings

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Hinduism

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  1. Hinduism Comparative Religions

  2. Gods and Goddesses • Hinduism is a not truly a polytheistic religion.

  3. Annapurna • She is the goddess of food and cooking. • She is empowered to supply food to an unlimited amount of people

  4. Ganesha • The elephant-headed god • The Lord of all beings • Got the title after he won a contest with his brother. • All Hindu ceremonies begin by invoking Ganesha

  5. Maya • The goddess of illusion • She creates the ignorance of the individual self.

  6. Balrama • The symbol of strength. • An obedient son • The ideal brother and husband • He symbolized duty, honor, and simplicity

  7. Garuda • King of the birds • Often acts as a messenger between the gods and men

  8. Ramayana (Ram) • The 7th incarnation of Vishnu • The main character in the Ramayana Epic • The complete guide to the path of righteousness

  9. Bhuvaneshwari • Queen of the phenomenal world • Interested in the welfare of her subjects

  10. Hanuman • Monkey deity • Renowned for his courage, power, and faithful service

  11. Saraswati • Goddess of knowledge, music, and all the creative arts. • She is also called Vak Devi – the goddess of speech

  12. Brahma • One of the Hindu trinity • He is the creator • The daily alteration of light and dark is attributed to Brahma

  13. Indra • King of the gods. Ruler of the heavens. God of thunder and rain. A great warrior. Symbol of courage and strength

  14. Shakti • Divine force that seeks to destroy demonic forces and restore balance • Can be thought of more as an energy source than true god

  15. Buddha • The 9th incarnation of Vishnu

  16. Kali • A ferocious form of the Divine Mother • Goddess of time and the transformation that is death

  17. Shiva • Part of the Hindu trinity • Known as the destroyer

  18. Dhanwantri • The physician of the gods

  19. Kartikay • Scientist of the gods

  20. Dhumavati • The smoky form of shakti • The eternal widow • The one without radiance • She’s ugly!

  21. Krishna • 8th incarnation of Vishnu • Embodiment of love and divine joy that destroys all pain and sin • Protector of sacred utterances and cows • A trickster and a lover • Born to establish the religion of love

  22. Vamana • 5th incarnation of Vishnu

  23. Durga • Manifested when evil forces threaten the existence of the gods

  24. Kurma • 2nd incarnation of Lord Vishnu

  25. Vishnu • Part of the Hindu trinity • Preserver and protector of creation

  26. Ganga • Goddess who is the Ganges River

  27. Lakshmi • The goddess of light, beauty, good fortune, and wealth

  28. Matangi • Invoked to achieve command over speech, creativity, and knowledge

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