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Why are there so many Hindu Gods?
Hindus actually only believe in one God, Brahman,
the eternal origin who is the cause and foundation of all existence.
The gods of the Hindu faith represent different forms of Brahman. These
gods are sent to help people find the universal God (Brahman).
Most Hindus have a personal god or godess such as Shiva, Krishna or Lakshmi to whom they pray regularly.
The three most important Hindu gods (forms of Brahman) are:
Other Hindu gods include:
Saraswathi - Goddess of Wisdom - Wife of Lord Brahma. (Description)Saraswathi is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music and all the creative arts. Lakshmi - Goddess of Wealth - Wife of Lord Vishnu. (Description) Lakshmi is the goddess of light, beauty, good fortune and wealth. Parvati - regarded as a representation of Shakti. Parvati is the wife of Lord Shiva and the Godess of household and motherhood. (Shakti is by literal definition sacred force, power, or energy. Shakti is the personnification of Brahman as feminine) Ganesha - Son of Shiva and Parvati. (Description) The Hindu god in a human form but with the head of an elephant.(pictured right)
Images of Hindu Gods (updated link)
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The River Ganga
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In Hindu culture, there are many famous rivers that we hold dear because of their spiritual significance. Ganga is one of them. Let's take a closer look at where this great river starts from. It all begins at the Gangotri Glacier, a huge area of ice (five by fifteen miles), at the foothills of the Himalayas (13,000 ft) in northern Uttar Pradesh. This glacier is the source of the river Bhagirathi, which joins with the river Alaknanda to form the might river Ganga at the rocky canyon-carved town of Devprayag. |
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Sacred Jewels of Yoga
Hindu Wisdom
Read wisdom from India's beloved Scriptures, teachers, masters, and monks.
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Taming the Mind and Senses: The Yoga
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lends his interpretation to the ancient texts. Read the dialogue between
Krishna and Arjuna and learn how how to control your thoughts.
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