Exploring the Major Deities of Hinduism

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1. What is Trimurti in Hindu mythology?

Trimurti represents the three stages of life in Hindu philosophy.

The three main Gods who are Brahma, the creator, Vishnu, the preserver and Shiva, the destroyer. These deities are known... The three main Gods who are Brahma, the creator, Vishnu, the preserver and Shiva, the destroyer. These deities are known by the names Trimurti, the Hindu Triad and the Great Trinity. The three are the most popular gods in the Hindu religion.

Trimurti is a term used for the holy trinity in Christianity.

Trimurti refers to the three main Goddesses in Hindu mythology.

Trimurti specifically refers to the three major male deities in Hinduism - Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, representing creation, preservation, and destruction respectively. It is not associated with female deities, life stages, or Christian beliefs.

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Explore the rich tapestry of Hinduism through an in-depth study of its deities. This educational tool delves into the attributes, stories, and significance of twelve major Hindu gods and goddesses, enhancing understanding of religious diversity and cultural heritage.

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2. Who is Durga?

Translated as "The inaccessbile" in Sanskrit or "The invincible" in Bengali, Durga is "the one who can redeem in situations... Translated as "The inaccessbile" in Sanskrit or "The invincible" in Bengali, Durga is "the one who can redeem in situations of utmost distress". Durga is a form of Devi, a goddess with ten arms that rides a tiger or a lion, carrying weapons and a lotus flower, maintaining a meditative smile and praticing Hindu hand gestures. Durga exists in a state of self-sufficiency and fierce compassion. She is also the mother of Ganesha and Kartikeya, thus considered the fiercer, demon-fighting form of Shiva's wife, goddess Parvati.

A Greek goddess

A form of a mythical creature

A Roman emperor

Durga is a significant goddess in Hindu mythology and is not related to mythological creatures, Greek goddesses, or Roman emperors.

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Durga is a significant goddess in Hindu mythology and is not related to mythological creatures, Greek goddesses, or Roman emperors.

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3. Who is Lakshmi?

Lakshmi is a popular Indian dish made from lentils and rice.

Lakshmi is a type of dance performed during traditional Hindu festivals.

Being the Hindu goddess of wealth, prosperity, light, wisdom, fortune, fertility, genorosity, beauty, courage and calmness, Lakshmi also brings good... Being the Hindu goddess of wealth, prosperity, light, wisdom, fortune, fertility, genorosity, beauty, courage and calmness, Lakshmi also brings good luck to her devotees. She is believed to protect her devotees from emotional and financial sorrows. Hindu texts refer to her as Mahalakshmi as she is the onnly one to object and aim the uplifting of mankind.

Lakshmi is a mountain range located in the Himalayas.

Lakshmi is actually the Hindu goddess of wealth, prosperity, and various other attributes as mentioned in the correct answer.

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Lakshmi is actually the Hindu goddess of wealth, prosperity, and various other attributes as mentioned in the correct answer.

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4. What is the significance of Ganga in Hinduism?

Ganga is a popular Bollywood film.

Ganga is a type of Indian food dish.

The Ganges river in Hinduism when personified, morphs into the goddess Ganga who holds and important place in Hinduism. By... The Ganges river in Hinduism when personified, morphs into the goddess Ganga who holds and important place in Hinduism. By bathing in the river, Hindus believe that it will cause a remission in sins and facilitates the attainment of liberation of the life cycle of rebirth and death. Also by scattering the ashes of the deceased in the Ganges River, the Hindu believe that their kin will go to heaven.

Ganga is the name of a mountain range in India.

Ganga, in Hinduism, refers to the Ganges river which is personified as the goddess Ganga and holds significant importance in Hindu beliefs and practices.

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Ganga, in Hinduism, refers to the Ganges river which is personified as the goddess Ganga and holds significant importance in Hindu beliefs and practices.

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5. Who is Matangi in Hinduism?

In Hinduism, Matangi is the aspect of Devi who is the patron of inner thought and speech. She is portayed... In Hinduism, Matangi is the aspect of Devi who is the patron of inner thought and speech. She is portayed as a goddess who has three eyes and either a dark emerald or dark blue complexion. Matangi is also the daughter of Rishi Matanga. She also emerges as an aspect of Sati, spouse of Siva and the daughter of Daksha in the mythical cycle of Saksayajna.

Matangi is a famous mountain peak in South America.

Matangi is a popular type of sushi roll in Japanese cuisine.

Matangi is a traditional Japanese dance form.

Matangi is a significant deity in Hinduism, particularly associated with inner thoughts and speech, and has no relation to mountain peaks, dance forms, or sushi rolls.

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Matangi is a significant deity in Hinduism, particularly associated with inner thoughts and speech, and has no relation to mountain peaks, dance forms, or sushi rolls.

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6. Who is the Hindu deity known for having an elephant head?

Vishnu

Being one of the best known deities and most widely worshipped in the Hindu religion, Ganesha is easily identifyable from... Being one of the best known deities and most widely worshipped in the Hindu religion, Ganesha is easily identifyable from his elephant head. His title is known as the Remover of Obstacles or more generally the Lord of Beginnings and the Lord of Obstacles. Himself as a God is usually worhsipped at the beginning of ceromonies and rituals.

Shiva

Brahma

Ganesha is easily recognizable from his elephant head and is widely worshipped in Hindu religion for being the Remover of Obstacles and the Lord of Beginnings. Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma are other important deities in Hinduism with distinct characteristics and roles.

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7. Who is Vamana?

A celestial being residing in the heavens.

A demon king who was defeated by Vishnu.

A warrior from the Kshatriya caste.

Being the fifth avatar if Vishnu, also the first avatar to appear as a human, although he appears as a... Being the fifth avatar if Vishnu, also the first avatar to appear as a human, although he appears as a dwarf of the Brahmin caste. He is also twelfth of the Adityas and is known to be the younger brother of Indra. Vamana is also a disguise of a short Brahman who carries a wooden umbrella who had once requested three steps of land to live in.

Vamana is an important figure in Hindu mythology and is described as the fifth avatar of Vishnu in human form, appearing as a dwarf Brahmin. He is not a warrior from the Kshatriya caste, a demon king, or a celestial being.

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8. Who is Brahma?

Known as the creator God, the most common depiction of Brahma shows faces heads on one neck or four faces... Known as the creator God, the most common depiction of Brahma shows faces heads on one neck or four faces on one head, facing all different directions. This is so, as he continually recites each of the four vedas. Unlike most gods, he does nto hold a weapon but instead holds a scepter in the form of a spoon that signifies Brahma as the lord of sacrifices.

Brahma is the god of destruction in Hinduism.

Brahma is the god of war and victory.

Brahma is known as the goddess of wealth and prosperity.

Brahma is the creator God in Hinduism, not the god of destruction, goddess of wealth, or god of war. His representation with multiple faces and the scepter differentiates him from other gods in Hindu mythology.

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9. Who is Vishnu?

A type of Indian dish known for its spicy flavor.

An ancient warrior from Indian mythology.

More commonly known as the creater and destroyer of all existences, the Supreme God is described as the master of... More commonly known as the creater and destroyer of all existences, the Supreme God is described as the master of and beyond the past, present and future. Vishnu is also depicted as the one who supports, sustains and governs the Universe as well as originating and developing all the elements within it.

A famous Bollywood actor.

Vishnu is a prominent Hindu deity known for his roles in creating, sustaining, and destroying the universe. He is not an ancient warrior, a Bollywood actor, or a type of Indian dish.

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Vishnu is a prominent Hindu deity known for his roles in creating, sustaining, and destroying the universe. He is not an ancient warrior, a Bollywood actor, or a type of Indian dish.

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10. Who is Shiva?

A festival celebrated in India

A sacred animal in Hinduism

A type of dance form

Translates as "The auspicious one", Shiva is the third of the Trimurti, who is also known as the Destroyer. In... Translates as "The auspicious one", Shiva is the third of the Trimurti, who is also known as the Destroyer. In images and statues of the God, he is shown as being immersed in a deep meditation. Other notable mentions of Shiva is the carrying of a deer in his left upper hand and a trident in his lower right hand. He also wears five serpents as his ornaments and faces south.

Shiva is a Hindu deity considered to be the Destroyer in the Trimurti, not a festival, dance form, or sacred animal.

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Shiva is a Hindu deity considered to be the Destroyer in the Trimurti, not a festival, dance form, or sacred animal.

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11. Who was Mayasura?

A mythical creature with the ability to control the elements.

A wise sage known for his teachings in the art of warfare.

Once a great ancient king of the Asura, Daitya and Rakshasa races upon Earth, he is the father of Mandodari,... Once a great ancient king of the Asura, Daitya and Rakshasa races upon Earth, he is the father of Mandodari, husband of wife, Ravan and emperor of Lanka. He is also regarded as a hero and father figure for many of the great Hindu Epics, Rakshasa, Asura and Daitya. Whilst still being the ancient king of the three flying cities, they were torched by Lord Shiva, Fortunately Mayasura escaped as he was a devotee to the Lord Shiva

A celestial being tasked with guarding the gates of heaven.

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12. Who is often depicted as a young boy playing the flute or a youthful prince giving direction and guidance, and is one of the eight avatars of Vishnu?

Often depicted as a young boy playing the flute or a youthful prince giving direction and guidance, Krishna is one... Often depicted as a young boy playing the flute or a youthful prince giving direction and guidance, Krishna is one of the eight avatars of Vishnu. Through the beliefs of Hinduism, he is portrayed as a god-child, a prankster, a model lover, a divine hero and a Supreme Being. He is featured in the texts Mahabharata, the Harivamsa, the Bhagavata Purana and the Vishnu Purana that tells of his life.In early Hinduism, his skin was shown as brown whereas in more recent years, it is depicted as blue.

Ganesha

Shiva

Brahma

Krishna is often portrayed in Hindu mythology and scriptures as described in the answer. Shiva is known as the destroyer and Brahma as the creator in the Hindu trinity, while Ganesha is the elephant-headed god of beginnings.

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