Vishnu is one of the most important gods in Hinduism and an integral part of the Hindu trinity. He is known as ‘the preserver’, protecting mankind from harm and promoting dharma and order. A great deal of spiritual knowledge is attributed to Vishnu, with many symbols, titles and names associated with him. Amongst these are […]
Goddess Saraswati, the Hindu deity of knowledge, music, art, and culture, is one of the most revered goddesses in Hinduism. Her name can be found in many scriptures throughout India and other South Asia. In this article, we will explore the 108 names of Goddess Saraswati that are mentioned in many different scriptures. Each name […]
Kali is the goddess of time, doomsday, and death in Hinduism. She is also known as the black goddess, the feminine form of the Sanskrit word kala, which means “time, doomsday, death,” or “black.” Kali’s roots can be found in the gods of the village, tribal, and mountain cultures of South Asia. Over time, the […]
Swastik is a holy symbol for Hindus, Jains, Buddhists, and Europeans. It is made before starting anything good. Some of the oldest Swastikas were found in ancient India, and Swastikas were used all over the subcontinent for hundreds of years. Meaning of Swastika Swastika (स्वस्तिक) = Su (सु) + Asti (अस्ति) + Ka(क) The Swastik […]
Shiva, which can also be written as siwa or siva, is one of the most important gods in Hinduism. Shaivites worship Shiva as the highest god. He is often called Shambhu, which means “good,” Shankara, which means “benevolent,” Mahesha, which means “great lord,” and Mahadeva, which means “great god.” Shiva is shown in many different […]
Durga is the main form of the Goddess in Hinduism. She is also called Devi and Shakti. According to legend, Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, and the lesser gods made Durga so they could kill the buffalo demon Mahishasura, who was too strong to handle alone. She is a part of the male deities and the true […]
The personification of gallantry and virtue, Rama is one of the most widely revered Hindu deities. In Indian tradition, there are three Ramas: Parashurama, Balarama, and Ramachandra. However, the name is primarily linked with Ramachandra, Vishnu’s seventh incarnation (avatar). His narrative is recorded briefly in the Mahabharata (the “Great Epic of the Bharata Dynasty”) and […]
In Hindu mythology, Hanuman is the monkey army’s commander. His actions are chronicled in the great Hindu Sanskrit poem Ramayana (Rama’s Journey). Hanuman, the son of a nymph and the god of the wind, mistook the Sun for fruit when he was a newborn and attempted to fly up and catch it. Indra, the lord […]