Indian Mythology and Deities

Brahma is considered the creator of the universe and is often depicted with four heads and four arms.

Vishnu is often depicted as a blue-skinned god with four arms, holding a conch shell, a discus, a mace, and a lotus flower.

Shiva is often depicted as a fierce god with a third eye on his forehead and a crescent moon in his hair.

Lakshmi is often depicted as a beautiful woman seated on a lotus flower, holding a pot of gold coins.

Saraswati is often depicted as a beautiful woman seated on a swan, holding a book and a veena (a stringed instrument).

Durga is often depicted as a fierce warrior goddess with multiple arms, riding a lion or a tiger.

Kali is often depicted as a dark-skinned goddess with a necklace of skulls and a tongue dripping with blood.

Yama is often depicted as a stern and just god, riding a buffalo and holding a noose.

Indra is often depicted as a powerful warrior god, riding an elephant and wielding a thunderbolt.

Kubera is often depicted as a plump and wealthy god, riding a chariot pulled by four white horses.

Varuna is often depicted as a wise and just god, riding a sea monster and holding a noose.

Surya is often depicted as a radiant god, riding a chariot pulled by seven horses.

Chandra is often depicted as a gentle and beautiful god, riding a chariot pulled by a white horse.

Mangala is often depicted as a fierce and powerful god, riding a chariot pulled by four red horses.

Budha is often depicted as a wise and intelligent god, riding a chariot pulled by a black horse.