Thursday, February 4, 1988

Indian deities

Indian gods & goddesses

Brahma - god of the Triniity

Durga - goddess beyond reach; also known as Shakti (Life Energy) and Parvati (Family Unity)

Ganesha - god who Removes Obstacles, god of Knowledge

Gauri - goddess of Purity and Austerity

Hanuman - Monkey god, provider of Courage, Hope, Knowledge, Intellect and Devotion

Kali - goddess of Destruction

Krishna - god of Power and Bravery

Lakshmi - goddess of Prosperity, Purity, Chastity, and Generosity

Rama - Hero god, Preserver of Families, Destroyer of Evil

Sarasvati - a goddess of speech, wisdom and learning

Shiva - god of Giving and Happiness, Creator

Vishnu - god of Courage, Knowledge and Power; Also known as Hari the Remover