Nov 29, 2022 · The four-headed god Brahma is the creator god of the Hindu trimurti (“trinity”), alongside Shiva the destroyer and Vishnu the preserver. Known for giving blessings to those who impress him …

Nov 29, 2022 · Vishnu’s main function is to send out avatars to right the world’s wrongs. Within the Hindu trimurti (“trinity”), he acts as the preserver, alongside Brahma the creator and Shiva the …

Jul 14, 2025 · Shiva, the destroyer, is the supreme god in Shaivite sects of Hinduism and spends his time meditating in the Himalayas. Often seen smearing himself with ashes and visiting cremation …

Nov 29, 2022 · The creator god Brahma then told Parvati to replace the head with whatever she could find first, which was an elephant’s head. [11] Losing His Tusk Stories also vary on the matter of how …

Nov 29, 2022 · Parvati is the daughter of the Himalayan Mountains and the wife of Shiva, set apart from other Indian goddesses due to her extreme asceticism. As an embodiment of shakti (feminine …

Jul 14, 2025 · Rama, a popular avatar of Vishnu, was born on earth to restore dharma, the righteous order of the universe. The epic poem the Ramayana tells of Rama’s banishment from his father’s …

Collection Hindu Gods Hinduism is a major world religion, with one of the longest-surviving pantheons in history. Within its rich mythology, elephant-headed gods clash with powerful demons and titans, …

Nov 29, 2022 · Karttikeya is the son of Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction, and his wife Parvati (though some versions of his myth assign him different parents). As the god of war, he is best known for …

Nov 29, 2022 · Hinduism is a major world religion, with one of the longest-surviving pantheons in history. Within its rich mythology, elephant-headed gods clash with powerful demons and titans, preserver …

Mar 25, 2023 · The Sirens were sea monsters whose beautiful singing caused sailors to forget their home and throw themselves into the sea. Some heroes, including the cunning Odysseus, managed …