Deities
Brahma- The Creator, He carrys a lotus flower to signify purity. He is also resopnsible for the four vedas. He has four heads to show that he can see anywhere. He holds a waterjug to represent his role as creator and his vehicle is a white swan.
Vishnu- The preserver,he is said to protect the world from evil.His props are a discus and mace and his vehicles are a serpent and a half man half bird..
Shiva- The destroyer, holds a trident, has a cobra round his neck to represent the fact he fears nothing. Has one free hand with nothing in it.
Ganesha- Son of Pavati and Shiva and you pray to him for good luck. Elephant trunk.
Lakshmi- Consort of Vishnu, shown sitting on a lotus flower with elephants either side of her.
Kali- a fierce and powerful form of Pavati. Represents the power of Mother Nature.
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