The pantheon of Hindu deities are the gods and goddesses in Hinduism, a diverse system of spiritual and religious traditions of India.
History
In Hinduism, deities are grouped mainly into the rival Devas and Asuras, somewhat similar to the Olympians and Titans of Greek mythology. A female Deva is also called Devi.[1]
Devas are celestial beings associated with various aspects of the cosmos, and the most important among them are called the Trimurti, the trinity of supreme divinity in which the cosmic functions of creation, preservation, and destruction are personified: Brahma the creator, Vishnu the preserver, and Shiva the destroyer. They are the prime manifestation of Brahman, the universal spirit that flows through all creation.[1]
Mahadevi, wife of Shiva, is the supreme Mother Goddess, and she can manifest as Durga, the warrior maiden, and Kali, destroyer of good and evil.[1]
Lesser Devas may control the forces of nature, such as Varuna, the lord of water, and things of the human world, such as Mitra, protector of friendship and oaths. Speaking of them, Varuna and Mitra are considered both Devas and Asuras.
The abode of the Hindu deities is either Mount Mandara[2], protected by Hanuman and his army of monkeys,[1] or Mount Sumeru or Meru, while the space reserved for them in the underworld is called Patala — and just below Patala is Naraka, the place of torment, the literal Hindu and Buddhist hell, where Yama rules.[3]
Powers and Abilities
Powers
- Godly Physiology
- Immortality
- Power Distribution: The Hindu gods can grant their powers to others.[4]
- Additionally, the Hindu gods have some power related to his/her individual sphere of influence.
Weaknesses
- Power Loss: The powers of the Hindu gods depend on the faith of their followers.[citation needed]
Miscellaneous
Cultural Traits:
- Ancient India
Representatives:
Deities
- Devas
Avatars
Associates
Notes
- These characters are an adaptation of the Hindu Gods, characters in traditional stories. These include, but may not be limited to religious texts, myth, and/or folk lore. More information on the original can be found at Wikipedia.org.
See Also
- Appearances of Hindu Gods
- Race Gallery: Hindu Gods
- Images of Hindu Gods
Links and References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 Wonder Woman (Volume 2) #149
- ↑ Wonder Woman (Volume 2) #148
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Lucifer (Volume 3) #11
- ↑ Wonder Woman (Volume 2) #151
- ↑ Doctor Fate (Volume 2) #8
- ↑ Action Comics #521
- ↑ House of Secrets #8
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Lucifer (Volume 3) #10
- ↑ The Atom #37
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 The Dreaming (Volume 2) #4