HinduismGods & Goddesses

Hindu Trinity

• Brahma– Creator

• Shiva– Destroyer

• Vishnu– Preserver

• Dharma

Trinity ConsortsTrinity Consorts•Most Hindu deities are worshiped with their consorts alongside. This is based on the belief that the male-female duality is essential for the sustenance of the universe. WOMEN CREATE DIVINE POWER…

•Saraswati & Brahma•Goddess of Learning, wisdom, music

• Parvati & Shiva•Life energy (or 'Shakti') to all beings/ Divine home-maker•(Second Consort after Sati)

•Lakshmi & Vishnu•Lakshmi is the goddess of light, beauty, good fortune and wealth

Other Gods and Other Gods and GoddessesGoddesses

hanumanhanuman• Hanuman, the mighty ape that

aided Lord Rama in his expedition against evil forces, is one of the most popular idols in the Hindu pantheon.

• Hanuman is worshiped as a symbol of physical strength, perseverance and devotion.

• Energy and Power… Monkeys in India are believed to have infinite power.

KALIKALI DURGADURGA&&

KrishnaKrishna• Krishna is the eight

incarnation of lord Vishnu and was born in the Dvarpara Yuga as the "dark one". Krishna is the embodiment of love and divine joy, that destroys all pain and sin. Krishna is the protector of sacred utterances and cows. Krishna is a trickster and lover, an instigator of all forms of knowledge and born to establish the religion of love.

Hare Hare KrishnaKrishna

Holi FestivalHoli FestivalThe Holi festival commemorates the victory of good over evil, brought about by the burning and destruction of the demoness named Holika. This was enabled through unwavering devotion to the Hindu god of preservation, Lord Vishnu. Holi got its name as the "Festival of Colors" from Lord Krishna, a re-incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who liked to play pranks on the village girls by drenching them in water and colors.

The festival marks the end of winter and the abundance of the upcoming spring harvest season.

When is Holi Celebrated:The day after the full moon in March each year. In 2013, Holi will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 27. It will happen a day earlier in parts of eastern India, such as West Bengal.

Abhinaya Hindu DanceAbhinaya Hindu Dance

HINDUISM IN INDIAHINDUISM IN INDIAप्रणवप्रणव