Annapurna: Hindu Goddess of Nourishment
In Hindu religion, Annapurna is revered as the reincarnation of the Goddess Parvati, who is the wife of Lord Shiva. The deity was born as a result of an argument...
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Chandra: Hindu God of the Moon
Chandra, in Hindu pantheon, a son of Atri and Anasuya. He is considered one of the Navagrahs, i.e. the nine planets. A lunar deity, Chandra is revered as a fertility...
Agni: God of Fire and Sacrifices in Hindu Mythology
Agni is the god of fire in Hinduism. As a matter of fact his name literally translates into the word “fire” in Sanskrit. Born to the creator god Brahma, Agni...
Shiva – Birth Story, Symbols, Powers, and Meaning
Shiva, also known as Siva, the Destroyer or the auspicious one, is one of the most important and best-known deities in Hinduism. He is venerated as the god of rebirth, destruction, benevolence...
Myths and Facts about Lakshmi – Hindu Goddess of Wealth, Beauty and Hard Work
Why is the goddess Lakshmi so important and popular in Hindu mythology? What are some of the beliefs and story surrounding Lakshmi, who is by the way the consort of...
