Indian Deities

Brahma

- Gods -

1.  Agni - is the fire god.  Also god of rain, weather, storms, protector of homes, and wealth.  He is also the god of power, new beginnings, light, rebirth, immortality, forgiveness, and love.

2.  Hanuman - loyalty, bravery, love, and, provider of courage. He is also the g od of hope, knowledge, intellect and devotion.   

3.  Brahma - God of creation and the trinity, magic, priesthood, created things   

4.  Rama - Hero God, Preserver of Families, Destroyer of Evil , princely incarnation of Vishnu 

5.  Krishna - God of Power and Bravery, erotic delights

6.  Shiva - God of Giving and Happiness, Creator, magic, physical love, war, death, long life, and the destroyer of the bad    

7.  Surya - rules over the waters, winds, understanding, blessing, and spiritual enlightenment 

8.  Ganesha - God who Removes Obstacles, God of Knowledge

9.  Vishnu - God of Courage, Knowledge and Power; Also known as Hari the Remover

10.  Aryaman - God of heaven

 

Shiva

-Goddesses-  

1.  Durga -  Fighter of demons, Goddess beyond reach; also known as Shakti (Life Energy) and Parvati (Family Unity)

2.  Ganga - Goddess of the river Ganges

3.  Kali - Goddess of Destruction

4.  Saraswati - Goddess of music

5.  Sarasvati - Goddess of Speech, Wisdom and Learning  

6.  Lakshmi – goddess of propensity, Purity, Chastity, and Generosity

7.  Gauri - Goddess of Purity and Austerity

8.  Tara - Goddess of Knowledge, compassion, punishment, and control over human sexuality

9.  Uma - light, beauty, harvest and crops, fertility.

10.  Aditi - rules over sky, earth , past, and the future.

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