Deities & Avatars

Discover the divine forms, their stories, and their significance in Sanatana Dharma.

The Creator

The source of all knowledge and the creator of the universe. He is the first god in the Hindu Trimurti.

The Preserver

The protector who descends to earth to restore balance. He preserves the universe and upholds Dharma.

The Destroyer

The transformer who represents the cycle of time and regeneration. He is the supreme being in Shaivism.

Goddess of Knowledge

The goddess of knowledge, music, art, speech, wisdom, and learning. She is the consort of Brahma.

Goddess of Wealth

The goddess of wealth, fortune, power, beauty, fertility and prosperity. She is the consort of Vishnu.

Goddess of Power

The Hindu goddess of power, energy, nourishment, harmony, love, beauty, devotion, and motherhood.

Remover of Obstacles

The elephant-headed god of beginnings, who is traditionally worshipped before any major enterprise.

Devotee of Rama

A divine vanara companion of the god Rama. He is an ardent devotee of Rama and one of the chiranjivis.

7th Avatar of Vishnu

A major deity in Hinduism. He is the seventh avatar of the god Vishnu, and the central figure of the Ramayana.

8th Avatar of Vishnu

The god of compassion, tenderness, and love in Hinduism. He is one of the most widely revered and popular Indian divinities.

Man-Lion Avatar

A fierce avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu, one who incarnates in the form of part lion and part man to destroy evil.