Quote: "The deities of Hinduism have evolved from the Vedic era (2nd millennium BCE) through the medieval era (1st millennium CE), regionally within Nepal, Pakistan, India and in Southeast Asia, and across Hinduism's diverse traditions."
Overview of the pantheon of Hindu gods and goddesses.
Hinduism: An overview of Hindu beliefs, practices, and traditions.
Hindu Gods and Goddesses: A list of major Hindu deities and their characteristics.
Hindu Scriptures: An introduction to the Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas, and other sacred texts.
Hindu Mythology: Famous Hindu myths and legends about the Hindu gods and their roles.
Hindu Rituals and Ceremonies: An examination of the various rituals and customs associated with the worship of the Hindu gods.
Hindu Symbols and Iconography: An explanation of the common symbols and images used in Hindu worship.
Hindu Temples and Shrines: A description of the types of Hindu temples and their significance in Hinduism.
Hindu Philosophy: An exploration of the various schools of Hindu philosophy and their impact on Hindu beliefs.
Hindu Mantras and Chants: A discussion of the importance of sound and vibration in Hindu worship and the use of mantras and chants.
Hindu Festivals and Holidays: A guide to the major Hindu festivals and the significance of each in Hinduism.
Bhakti: The devotion and love for the gods and their worship in Hinduism.
Karma and Dharma: An explanation of the concepts of karma and dharma in Hinduism and how they relate to the worship of the Hindu gods.
Hindu Mythical Creatures: Mythical creatures like Garuda, Hanuman, and Ganesha in Hindu mythology.
Hindu Saints and Sages: The importance of the saints and sages in Hinduism and their contribution to Hindu philosophy and literature.
Hindu Music and Dance: The role of music and dance in Hindu worship and cultural expressions.
Brahman: The universal, infinite, and divine power that is sometimes considered the ultimate reality of the universe.
Shiva: The god of destruction and regeneration, often depicted with a third eye and holding a trident.
Vishnu: The preserver and protector of the universe, often depicted holding a conch shell, discus, and mace.
Devi: The universal mother goddess, also known as Shakti, who is often associated with fertility, creativity, and destruction.
Ganesha: The elephant-headed god of wisdom and remover of obstacles, often worshipped at the start of new ventures or journeys.
Hanuman: The monkey god who is devoted to Lord Rama and is known for his strength, speed, and loyalty.
Krishna: The god of love and divine joy, often associated with the color blue and depicted playing the flute.
Saraswati: The goddess of knowledge, music, and the arts, often depicted playing the veena.
Quote: "The terms and epithets for deities within the diverse traditions of Hinduism vary, and include Deva, Devi, Ishvara, Ishvari, Bhagavān and Bhagavati."
Quote: "The Hindu deity concept varies from a personal god as in Yoga school of Hindu philosophy."
Quote: "Thirty-three major deities in the Vedas."
Quote: "These deities have distinct and complex personalities, yet are often viewed as aspects of the same Ultimate Reality called Brahman."
Quote: "Major deities have inspired their own Hindu traditions, such as Vaishnavism, Shaivism and Shaktism."
Quote: "Hindu deities are represented with various icons and anicons, in paintings and sculptures, called Murtis and Pratimas."
Quote: "Ancient Charvakas rejected all deities and concept of god or goddess, while 19th-century British colonial era movements such as the Arya Samaj and Brahmo Samaj rejected deities and adopted monotheistic concepts similar to Abrahamic religions."
Quote: "Hindu deities have been adopted in other religions such as Jainism, and in regions outside India, such as predominantly Buddhist Thailand and Japan."
Quote: "In ancient and medieval era texts of Hinduism, the human body is described as a temple, and deities are described to be parts residing within it."
Quote: "A Hindu can choose to be polytheistic, pantheistic, monotheistic, monistic, agnostic, atheistic, or humanist."
Quote: "From ancient times, the idea of equivalence has been cherished for all Hindus, in its texts and in early 1st-millennium sculpture with concepts such as Harihara (Half Vishnu, Half Shiva) and Ardhanārīshvara (half Shiva, half Parvati), with myths and temples that feature them together, declaring they are the same."
Quote: "In Samkhya philosophy, Devata or deities are considered as 'natural sources of energy' who have Sattva as the dominant Guna."
Quote: "...shared mythology, ritual grammar, theosophy, axiology and polycentrism."
Quote: "The deities of Hinduism have evolved from the Vedic era (2nd millennium BCE) through the medieval era (1st millennium CE)."
Quote: "...and in Southeast Asia, and across Hinduism's diverse traditions."
Quote: "These deities have distinct and complex personalities..."
Quote: "Illustrations of major deities include Vishnu, Lakshmi, Shiva, Parvati, Brahma, and Saraswati."
Quote: "Some Hindu traditions, such as Smartism from the mid 1st millennium CE, have included multiple major deities as henotheistic manifestations of Saguna Brahman."
Quote: "...the Atman (Self), which Hindus believe is eternal and within every living being."