May 19, 2023 · Krishna, avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu, is both trickster and lover. As a youthful playboy, his antics included seducing village girls and stealing their clothes. As an adult, he slew innumerable demons, manipulated events throughout the Mahabharata, and composed the Bhagavad Gita for the hero Arjuna.

Nov 29, 2022 · Krishna. Perhaps the most popular avatar of Vishnu, Krishna looms large over the epic poem the Mahabharata and plays a central role in the Bhagavad Gita. Like Rama, Krishna is a divine hero-prince. Unlike most other avatars, however, he often acts as a trickster figure who steals butter and plays pranks, especially during his youth. The Buddha

Nov 29, 2022 · Karttikeya’s various origin stories offer different accounts of his parentage, but most sources agree that both Agni and Shiva played important roles in his conception and birth. Much like Krishna, Karttikeya is often depicted as a young man or infant due to his epithets, “Kumara” and “Murugan,” meaning “boy” or “youth.”

Dec 1, 2022 · Nezha (哪吒) is a precocious young Chinese deity who watches over teenagers and professional drivers. Enraged by his father’s actions after his reincarnation, his eventual reconciliation with his parents is a classic example of filial piety.

Nov 29, 2022 · Parvati is the daughter of the Himalayan Mountains and the wife of Shiva, set apart from other Indian goddesses due to her extreme asceticism. As an embodiment of shakti (feminine power), she stands as an immensely powerful goddess, demon slayer, and creative force. Parvati often appears in the guise of Durga or Kali.

Nov 29, 2022 · The four-headed god Brahma is the creator god of the Hindu trimurti (“trinity”), alongside Shiva the destroyer and Vishnu the preserver. Known for giving blessings to those who impress him with their asceticism, Brahma’s favors often lead to nearly invulnerable enemies that the gods struggle to defeat.

Hindi names: History, structure, and meaning. India is more than a country—it’s a melting pot of myriad cultures, traditions, and religions with a history spanning thousands of years.

Nov 29, 2022 · Leizi, formally known as Dianmu (電母) is the Chinese lightning goddess, married to the thunder god Lei Gong. She uses polished mirrors to form lightning and works with her husband and three assistants to create storms.

Mar 17, 2023 · The Morrígan was an Irish goddess of death, destiny, and battle. A trio of sisters who could take the form of a single goddess, she was the keeper of fate and a purveyor of prophecy.

Dec 1, 2022 · Xiwangmu (西王母) is the powerful Chinese goddess married to the Jade Emperor, who tends to the Peaches of Immortality. Originally a demonic figure, she repented and achieved enlightenment, and presides over life and death.