World Religions: Hinduism

Lord Krishna

Krishna is an incarnation of Vishnu. He is a human avatar of the god Vishnu, living on earth. He is often shown playing a flute.

Lakshmi

Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth, happiness and good fortune. Lakshmi is the partner of Vishnu.

Brahma

Brahma is creator of the universe.

Hindu Trinity. Tri means three.

Brahma is the creator of the universe. Shiva is the destroyer and transformer of the universe. Vishnu is the protector of the universe.

Durga

Durga is the warrior goddess. She is an incarnation or avatar of Parvati. She is shown riding on a tiger and holding many weapons in her hands.

Ganesha

Ganesha is the god of intellect and wisdom. Ganesha has an elephant head and a human body. He is the son of Shiva and Parvati.

Parvati

Parvati is the mother goddess. She is worshipped as Shakti, or female energy. She has many avatars, such as Durga, the warrior goddess. She is also shown as the goddess Kali, the fierce destroyer of evil. Parvati is the partner of Shiva.

Saraswati

Saraswati is a river goddess. She is the goddess of learning and music. Saraswati is the partner of Brahma.

Shiva

Shiva is the destroyer and transformer. He is the Lord of change in the universe. Shiva is powerful.

Vishnu

Lord Vishnu is the protector of the universe.

Kali

Kali is the goddess of time and death. She is the colour black.

Hanuman

Hanuman is the monkey god. He is known as the protector of everyone.