Multiple choice general knowledge MAHESVARA Shiva Ganesh Brahma Vishnu Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Maheshvara is a Sanskrit title meaning 'Great Lord' and refers specifically to Shiva, one of the principal deities of Hinduism. Ganesh is the elephant-headed god, Brahma is the creator, and Vishnu is the preserver - Shiva alone is called Maheshvara.