Hindu Gods
Names of Gods and Goddesses in the Rig Veda
This article contains a list of names of gods and goddesses mentioned in the Rig Veda, which is the oldest Hindu text. Names of Gods and Goddesses in the Rig Veda: If you know names of gods and goddesses in the Rig Veda that are not mentioned in the above list, please use our comment section to inform us. Reference: Rig Veda If You Like This Article, Then Please Share It
The Names of 14 Indra in the Current Kalpa
The names of 14 Indra are Yajna, Vipaschita, Sushanti, Shibi, Vibhu, Manojav, Purandara, Bali, Adbhut, Shanti, Vish, Ritudhaama, Devaspati, and Suchi. Per the Hindu Puranas, Indra is not the name of a person but is a position, and the person occupying this position changes in every Manvantara. Manvantara means the time period equal to the lifespan of a Manu (the progenitor of humanity). One Manvantara consists of 71 Mahayugas, which equals 306,720,000 solar years. In a Kalpa, there are a total of 14 Manvantaras. Per the Puranas, we are currently living in the seventh Manvantara (Vaivasvata Manvantara) of Shvetavaraha Kalpa.…
The 108 Names of Indra
About 1000 names of Lord Indra are given in Indra Sahasranama by Ganapati Muni. In this article, I am listing the 108 most popular names of Lord Indra. You can use these names for naming your babies as some also suit modern times. The Meaning of the Name Indra: The word Indra is made from combining two words, viz. Indu and Ra. “Indu” means “a drop” and “Ra” means “acquiring or possessing”. Therefore, Indra means “possessing drops of rain”. The 108 Names of Lord Indra: 1. Aakhandala. 2. Amaresha. 3. Amresh. 4. Amrish. 5. Aryan. 6. Avasyu. 7. Balaaraati. 8.…
Children of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati
It is a popular belief that Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati have only three children, but actually, they have about 13 children per the different stories in Hindu books. The names of the daughters of Lord Shiva are Ashokasundari, Mansa Devi, Jyoti, Jaya, Vishhara, Shamliwari, Dotali, and Dev. The names of the sons of Lord Shiva are Kartikeya, Ganesha, Ayyappa, Andhaka, and Jalandhara. The Names of Children of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati: 1. Kartikeya: Lord Kartikeya is the eldest son of Lord Shiva. He is the Hindu god of war and is the knight of the army of gods.…
The 24 Avatars of Lord Vishnu
The names of 24 avatars of Lord Vishnu are Adi Purusha, Sanat Kumara, Varaha Avatar, Narada, Nara-Narayana, Kapila, Dattatreya, Yajna, Rishabha, Prithu, Matsya, Kurma, Dhanvantari, Mohini, Narasimha, Hayagriva, Vamana, Parashurama, Vyasa, Shree Rama, Balarama, Shree Krishna, Buddha, and Kalki. The 24 Avatars of Lord Vishnu: 1. Adi Purusha: It is the first incarnation of Lord Vishnu that he took for the creation of the material universe. He expanded himself in the form of the universe to manifest all the ingredients for material creation. 2. Sanat Kumaras: These are the four mind-born sons of Lord Brahma. They are celibates and underwent…
Panjurli and Guliga – The Gods From Kantara
Panjurli is a local boar-faced deity worshipped in the southern region of India, especially in Karnataka and Kerala. It is a guardian deity, which protects the forest and the people living in it. Per some stories, he is the Varaha Avatar, the third incarnation of Lord Vishnu. He came from Tirupati to Tulunadu. People worship Panjurli to protect their lands and paddy fields and also for the well-being of family members. Panjurli Meaning: The name Panjurli in the Tulu language means “a wild boar offspring”. The word originated from “Panjida Kulre,” which means young wild boar in Tulu. Origin: Thousands…
Mohini Avatar – The Only Female Incarnation of Lord Vishnu
Mohini Avatar is the 13th incarnation of Lord Vishnu per the Bhagavat Purana. She was so beautiful that even Lord Shiva, who is known for his self-restraint, fell for her. It is the only female incarnation of Lord Vishnu. He took this avatar multiple times and saved gods, including Lord Shiva. She is the most beautiful woman in the whole universe and is unparalleled in her beauty. She is trained in many arts. Meaning of the Word Mohini: The meaning of the name Mohini in Sanskrit is “the one who is infatuating”. It is derived from the root verb “moha”…
Navadurga – The Nine Forms of Goddess Durga
Navadurga are the nine forms of Goddess Durga that are worshipped on separate days during the Navaratri festival. During the battle between Goddess Durga and Mahishasura, she assumed each of these nine forms on nine different days before killing Mahishasura on the 10th day of the battle. Who is Goddess Durga? Goddess Durga or Mahishasurmardini is a form of Goddess Parvati, which she took to kill a demon named Mahishasura. She is a major goddess in Hinduism. The followers of Shaktism consider her to be Supreme Being. She is one of the fierce forms of Goddess Parvati and is associated with strength,…
10 Mahavidya – Ten forms of Goddess Shakti
The 10 Mahavidya (also Dus Mahavidya) are a group of ten Hindu Tantric goddesses. Their names are Kali, Tara, Tripura Sundari, Bhuvaneshwari, Chinnamasta, Bhairavi, Dhumavati, Bagalamukhi, Matangi, and Kamala. They are manifestations of Goddess Shakti. All these Mahavidyas reside in Manidweepa (the eternal supreme abode of Shakti). Meaning of Mahavidya: The word Mahavidya is comprised of two words, viz. Maha and Vidya. Maha means great, and Vidya means knowledge. Therefore, Mahavidya means “great knowledge”. The Origin of 10 Mahavidya: Goddess Sati was the daughter of Daksha Prajapati, who was a staunch devotee of Lord Vishnu but he hated Lord Shiva.…