Lord Hanuman Hanuman, the mighty ape that aided Lord Rama in his expedition against evil forces, is one of the most popular idols in the Hindu pantheon. Believed to be an avatar of Lord Shiva, Hanuman is worshipped as a symbol of physical strength, perseverance, and devotion. Hanuman’s tale in the epic Ramayana – where he is assigned the responsibility […]
Lord Kartikeya – God of War and Victory Kartikeya, the second son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati or Shakti, is known by many names Subramaniam, Sanmukha, Shadanana, Skanda and Guha. In the southern states of India, Kartikeya is a popular deity and is better known as Murugan. KARTIKEYA: THE WAR GOD He is an embodiment of perfection, […]
Shiva’s Linga Symbol The Shiva Linga or Lingam is a symbol that represents Lord Shiva in Hinduism. As the most powerful of deities, temples are built in his honor that include a Shiva Linga, representing all the energies of the world and beyond. The popular belief is that the Shiva Linga represents the phallus, the emblem of the […]
Manasa : The Snake Goddess The snake goddess Maa Manasa Devi, is worshipped by Hindus, mainly for the prevention and cure of snakebites and infectious diseases like smallpox and chicken pox as well as for prosperity and fertility. She stands for both ‘destruction’ and ‘regeneration’, almost akin to a snake shedding its skin and being […]
Lord Krishna : God of Compassion, Tenderness and Love Krishna is a major deity in Hinduism. He is worshipped as the eighth avatar of the God Vishnu and also as the supreme God in his own right.He is the god of compassion, tenderness, and love in Hinduism and is one of the most popular and widely revered among Indian divinities. Krishna’s birthday is celebrated […]
Lord Vishnu : The “Preserver” in the Hinduism Vishnu is one of the principle deities of Hinduism, and, along with Brahma and Shiva, forms the Hindu trinity. Vishnu is the peace-loving deity of that trinity, the Preserver or Sustainer of Life. Vishnu is the Preserver or Sustainer of life, known for his steadfast principles of […]
Lord Ganesha – The God of Success Ganesha, the elephant-headed Hindu god who rides a mouse, is one of the faith’s most important deities. One of the five primary Hindu deities, Ganesha is worshipped by all sects and his image is pervasive in Indian art. ORIGINS OF GANESHA The son of Shiva and Parvati, Ganesha has […]
Lord Brahma: The God of Creation Hinduism perceives the whole creation and its cosmic activity as the work of three fundamental forces symbolised by three gods, which constitutes the Hindu Trinity or ‘Trimurti’: Brahma – the creator, Vishnu – the sustained, and Shiva – the destroyer. BRAHMA, THE CREATOR Brahma is the creator of the universe and of all […]