Hindu gods Information on main gods in Hinduism for GCSE. 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? Religious StudiesHinduismGCSEAll boards Created by: cg97Created on: 04-04-13 13:33 Brahma Brahma - the creator the first god in the Hindu trimurti creator of the universe least worshipped of the trimurti He traditionally has four heads, four arms and a beard. His wife is Saraswati - the goddess of knowlegde. Symbolism he is presented with: the lotus - nature and living essence the crown - supreme authority the swan - grace and discernment the beard - wisdom and the eternal process of creation four hands - back right = mind - back left = intellect -front right = ego - front left = self-confidence the rosary - substances used in the process of creation the book - knowledge 1 of 8 Brahman Brahman - the one supreme god He has been described as: one real essence absolute Brahman is everywhere and in everything even though you can't see him. Brhamn is found in the essence of the universe and the soul of a person. 2 of 8 Vishnu Vishnu - the preserver Second god in the trimurti protector of the universe/the preserver Generally has blue skin, four arms with four hands all holding different objects. Is said to come down to earth in many different forms/reincarnations. There are many thousands of temples dedicated to Vishnu all over India. 3 of 8 Shiva Shiva - the destroyer/lord of the dance third god in the Hindu trimurti role is to destory the universe in order to recreate it rids the world of imprefections creates opportunity for new creations seen as a source of both good and evil Has four arms: Lower right: offers protection and blessings Lower left: points to uplifted left foot with symbolises releases and salvation Two upper arms hold a small drum which controls the rhythm of creation Is seen to dance in a circle of fire - this symbolises the universe having no beginning or end. 4 of 8 Parvati Parvati - goddess of love and devotion consort of Shiva has two sons - one being Ganesh goddess of love and devotion often portrayed as fair and beautiful inspires women has gold skin women often worship he to gain motherly powers seen as motherly god 5 of 8 Saraswati Saraswati - goddess of knowledge goddess of learning, knowledge and wisdom consort of Lord Brahma plays music of love and life wears white clothing to symbolise purity daughter of Lord Shiva has four hands: mind, intellect, alertness and ego Is seen to be sat of a lotus flower - this symbolises rooted to supreme reality and extremely knowledgable the essence of self 6 of 8 Lakshima Lakshima - goddess of wealth and purity wife of Vishnu October is her special month Friday is the best day to worship her seen to be holding a lotus flower. This symbolises beauty, purity and fertility has four arms sister of Saraswati 7 of 8 Durga and Ganesh Durga names means distant eight of tens hands - eight quandrants or ten directions in Hinduism a conch shell is her weapon has three eyes Ganesh maker of happiness remover of miseries grace extends love to us patront of good luck reresents auspiciousness 8 of 8
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