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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.
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
Specialty guides
Lord Krishna
Chauthashi Kala: The 64 Arts and Attributes of Lord Krishna
Lord Rama
Maryada Purushottam: Unpacking the Eight Attributes of Lord Rama's Exemplary Life
Lord Rama
Shodasa Gunas: The 16 Attributes of the Ideal Man in Valmiki Ramayana
Lord Hanuman
Ashta Siddhi & Nava Nidhi: Hanuman’s Eight Yogic Perfections and Nine Divine Treasures
Divine Spectrum
The Infinite Spectrum of the Divine — Theology, Cosmos & Ritual
Divinity Concepts
Hindu Divinity Concepts in Detail — Avatar, Shakti, Bhakti & More
Jala Mandala
Jala Mandala — Water Metaphors of the Divine