Hindu Gods Symbols

Krishna

Blue, eagle, handsome

Durga

created by male Gods to destroy demon, often seated on lion, beautiful and independent

Ganesha

elephant head, worshipped during major life transitions

Kali

fangs, bloody hands, liked by feminists as strong female figure

Sati

first wife of Shiva

Vishnu

giant snake, conch shell, discus, lotus flower, companion is Lakshmi

Lakshmi

lotus flowers in hand, wealth, elephants, companion of Vishnu

Brahma

multiple heads, usually with books to portray knowledge, companion is Sarasvati

Shiva Lingam

stone found in almost all Shiva temples, symbolizes union of man and woman

Shiva

trident, ganges out of head, third eye, moon in hair

Parvati

wife of Shiva, mother of Ganesha