Find here descriptions of Hindu gods and goddesses, significance of
such
popular Hindu gods as Ganesha, the leader of the gods, the
trinity of gods: Brahma, the creator, Vishnu, the preserver and Siva
the destroyer, Hanuman, the devotee of Lord Rama, the nine planetary
gods known as the navagrahas, the eight ruler of directions known as
ashtadikpalas. You will also find detailed descriptions of popular
goddesses who are worshipped by Hindus regularly such as Saraswathi,
the goddess of learning, Laskhmi the goddess of wealth, Parvathi
the consort of Lord Siva who is also popular as shakti and
worshipped as mother goddess by her devotees. The articles on Vishnu
and avataras explain the significance of reincarnation of gods and why
gods reincarnates upon earth from time to time. The article on Vedic
pantheon provide brief descriptions of popular Vedic gods and
goddesses such as Indra, Varuna, Agni, mitra and Soma. In the Hindu
pantheon FAQ you will find the reasons why Hindus worship popular gods
and goddesses, how they are worshipped and whether idol worship, which
a popular practice among the Hindus, is justified.
