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Hindu Gods & Goddesses — Attributes, Symbols & Mantras

Explore deity attributes, sacred symbols, and Sanskrit mantras in English and Hindi

These guides open the theology, iconography, and living mantras of major deities in the Sanatana tradition—so study and devotion can walk together.

हिन्दी English

Lord Vishnu Preserver of the Cosmos: Attributes, Avataric Theology, and Cosmic Order of Lord Vishnu Lord Shiva Mahadeva: The Transcendental Ascetic, Cosmic Dancer, and Regenerator Lord Narasimha The Lion-Man Incarnation: Divine Protection, Absolute Devotion, and Transcendent Power Lord Parashurama The Warrior-Ascetic: Axe-Wielding Sage of Justice and Moral Reformation Goddess Durga Mahishasuramardini: The Combined Radiance, Invincible Strength, and Motherly Protection Goddess Parvati Goddess Parvati: The Power of Devotion, Austerity, and Sacred Union Goddess Lakshmi Goddess Lakshmi: Abundance, Auspiciousness, and Ethical Wealth Goddess Saraswati Goddess Saraswati: Intellectual Illumination, Creative Arts, and Pure Wisdom Goddess Kali Goddess Kali: Destroyer of Ego, Mastery Over Time, and Unconditioned Love Lord Ganesha Lord Ganesha: Vighnaharta, Master of Intellect, and Lord of Beginnings Lord Hanuman Lord Hanuman: The Perfect Synthesis of Power, Humility, and Devotion Lord Shani Lord Shani: The Dispenser of Karma, Discipline, and Spiritual Purification Lord Ayyappan Lord Ayyappan: Harmony of Traditions, Ascetic Discipline, and Egalitarian Devotion Lord Venkateswara Lord Venkateswara: Kaliyuga Varada, Supreme Grace, and Cosmic Redemption Lord Jagannath Lord Jagannath: Lord of the Universe, Universal Brotherhood, and Abstract Divinity Lord Kartikeya Lord Kartikeya: Celestial Commander, Sharp Intellect, and Victory Over Ignorance Lord Vamana Lord Vamana: Subduing Pride, Cosmic Measurement, and Absolute Surrender Lord Varaha Lord Varaha: Rescue of the Earth, Divine Determination, and Cosmic Recovery Radha Radha: The Embodiment of Supreme Love, Hladini Shakti, and Pure Devotion Natraj Natraj: The Lord of Cosmic Dance, Fivefold Activity, and Eternal Rhythm

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