Hindu Gods

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Hindu Gods

Learning objective

I am learning about the main Hindu Gods (Deities) 

Monotheism: The belief that there is only one God.

Polytheism: The belief in more than one god.

Religions around the world generally fall into two categories:

Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism

Hinduism

Hindus believe that there are three great gods (Māhadevas). 

These are considered the Trimurti - the three aspects of the universal supreme God.

Vishnu

Brahma

Shiva

HIndus believe that there are how many 'main' gods?

1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4

Lord Brahma

Brahma is the god (deva) of creation.

 

He has four arms and four faces, looking in the four directions.

Each of his four heads is believed to be responsible for one of the four Vedas (sacred Hindu texts).

Vishnu

Vishnu is the god responsible for preserving and protecting the universe.

His role is to return to Earth during troubled times to restore the balance between good and evil.

Shiva

Shiva is the god of destruction. His role is to destroy the universe in order to re-create it. He is seen as the source of both good and evil.

He has..a third eye (representing wisdom and insight); a cobra necklace (representing destruction and recreation; snakes represent this in the way they shed their old skin for new skin); vibhuti (three lines drawn across the face to represent his power); a trident (which represents the three functions of the Trimurti).

Who is the Hindu God of creation?

1. Brahma
2. Allah
3. Jesus
4. Buddha

How many heads does Brahma have?

1. 2
2. 4
3. 6
4. 8

Which Hindu God preserves and protects the universe?

1. Jesus
2. Allah
3. Buddha
4. Vishnu

Who is the Hindu God of destruction?

1. Allah
2. Jesus
3. Shiva
4. Buddha

4 heads

Creator

Destruction

Protector

Restore balance

Brahma

Vishnu

Shiva

Cobra necklace

The Tridevi are goddesses who are equally important.

Saraswati

Lakshmi

Shakt

Saraswati

Saraswati is the goddess (devi) of knowledge and the arts.

Her swan personifies pure knowledge. She is sometimes depicted with a peacock which is said to represent the arts.

She taught Brahma (her husband), the ability to sense, think, comprehend and communicate.

Lakshmi

Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth and purity.

She is depicted with four arms and standing on a lotus flower.

Hindu’s believe that if she is worshipped sincerely and not in greed, she will bless them with fortune and success. 

Shakti

Shakti is the mother goddess - the source of all energy, power and creativity in the universe.

She represents nature and therefore can be nurturing as well as dangerous.

What animal personifies pure knowledge and is linked with the Hindu Goddess Saraswati?

1. Duck
2. Swan
3. Flamingo
4. Pelican

Who is the Hindu Goddess of wealth and purity?

1. Saraswati
2. Shakti
3. Lakshmi
4. Ganesha

Who is the Hindu mother Goddess?

1. Shakti
2. Saraswati
3. Lakshmi
4. Ganesha

Ganesha

Son of Parvati and Shiva – he has an elephant’s head and a human body.

His tusks – one broken and the other unbroken – represent imperfection and perfection in the world.

Ganesha is worshipped by Hindus, who believe he bestows good fortune and wisdom. 

Ganesha has the head of what animal?

1. Rabbit
2. Tiger
3. Hippo
4. Elephant

What is the Hindu place of worship called?

1. Church
2. Mosque
3. Mandir
4. Temple

How many holy 'Vedas' are there?

1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4

One of the Hindu celebrations/festivals is called...

1. Holi
2. Moli
3. Doli
4. Toli

Holi is also known as the festival of what?

1. Darkness
2. Light
3. Colour
4. Dreams

How confident do you feel on your knowledge of Hindu deities (Gods/Godesses)

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