Multiple choice general knowledge According to the Puranas, how many heads did Brahma have before Shiva plucked one out 5 4 3 10 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation According to Puranic texts, Brahma was originally created with five heads. Shiva plucked out one head to reduce Brahma's arrogance, leaving him with four heads. This is why Brahma is almost always depicted with four heads in Hindu iconography.