Hindu Gods

It is believed that there are 330 million gods in the Hindu

Dharma. There are as many Hindu gods as there are devotees
to suit the feelings,
moods and social
background of the
devotee. However, it is
not really the sign of
ignorance. The ultimate
reality is one, the
almighty. The
omnipresent God is a
universal fact and
having different names
show the branches of
the same tree. You will
find each and every
branch cropping up from
the same tree. Similarly
God is one, there can
be different forms or physical appearances but the ultimate
reality is one.

In Hindu religion, there are many gods. Here we will discuss

some of the popular Hindu gods.

Brahma, the Creator

Brahma is considered as the first god of the Hindu Trinity, the
other being Vishnu and Shiva. Lord Brahma is recognized as the
creator of the Universe. Brahma is regarded as the Supreme
Being, the god of gods. Lord Brahma is the originator and the
generator of the mankind.

Bhairav
Lord Bhairav is considered to be the incarnation (Avatar) of Lord
Shiva. In the contemporary times, Bhairav has been worshipped
by millions of people to get the powerful blessings from the god.
Bhairav is a fierce form of Shiva.

Ganesha
Lord Ganesha is the god of beginnings, knowledge, wisdom,
intellect and eradicator of obstacles. Lord Ganesha is the child of
lord Shiva and goddess Parvati. He is the elder brother of lord
Kartikay (Skanda/ Murugana). Ganesha is the most extensively
worshipped god in Hindu way of life.

Lord Hanuman
Hanuman is considered to be an avatar (incarnation) of Lord
Shiva. Shri Hanuman, a great disciple of Sri Rama, is the symbol
of devotion and dedication. Lord Hanumana is the provider of
courage, hope, knowledge, intellect and devotion.

Lord Rama
Lord Rama is known as the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
Rama, the perfect avatar of the Supreme Protector Vishnu, has
always been popular among the Hindu deities. Rama is the
symbol of courtesy and virtue, a man of values and morals.

Lord Krishna
Lord Krishna is one of the most popular and worshipped deities
of the Hindu religion. Krishna is considered as the eighth avatar
of Lord Vishnu, the divine. Shri Krishna is the very embodiment
of love and divine ecstasy that destroys all pain and offense.

Shiva, the Destroyer

Lord Shiva or Siva is considered as the destroyer of the world.
Shiva is one of the most popular gods of the Hindu religion. Lord
Siva forms the part of the Trimurti (Trinity), the other being
Brahma, the creator and Vishnu, the preserver respectively.

Surya
The Sun God As per the Hindu Religion, Surya symbolizes the
Sun God. Surya is considered as the only visible form of God
that can be seen every day. God Surya is regarded as an aspect
of Shiva and Vishnu by Shaivites and Vaishnavas.

Vishnu, the Preserver

Lord Vishnu is considered as the chief god in Hindu religion and
Indian mythology. Vishnu, the preserver, forms the part of the
trinity while the other two being Brahma and Shiva, respectively,
as the creator and destroyer of the universe.