The Devas and Devis

The Deities of HinduismBreanna Delgado CIS 1020 Final ProjectThe Devas and Devis

Breanna Delgado CIS 1020 Final ProjectThe Trimurti and TrideviThe Trimurti (the three great gods) consist of Shiva, Vishnu, and BrahmaThe Tridevi (consorts of the gods) include, respectively, Parvati, Lakshmi, and SaraswatiThese six gods and goddesses make up the essential triumvirates of Hinduism

Breanna Delgado CIS 1020 Final ProjectBrahmaGod of creationFather of all mankindBorn out of the lotus flowerFour heads symbolize four Vedas (holy books)No longer heavily worshipped

Breanna Delgado CIS 1020 Final ProjectSaraswatiGoddess of knowledge, music, and the artsConsort to BrahmaGuardian deity in BuddhismUpholds the teachings of Guatama Buddha

Breanna Delgado CIS 1020 Final ProjectVishnuSustainer of the UniversePersonifies light and sunHeavily mentioned in the RigvedaIn Vishnu myth, he becomes ShivaSoul of the Veda

Breanna Delgado CIS 1020 Final ProjectLakshmiGoddess of wealth, courageConsort of VishnuPersonification of natureSister to SaraswatiSaid to bring good luckProtects devotees from povertyBreanna Delgado CIS 1020 Final ProjectShivaThe DestroyerName means the Auspicious OneSnake represents wisdom Depicted as a yogin (one who practices yoga)Sits on tiger skin, symbol of ascetic, or holy man

Breanna Delgado CIS 1020 Final ProjectParvatiThe Mother GoddessAppears in the form of Uma or DurgaConsort to Lord ShivaGoddess of PowerMother of Ganesha

Breanna Delgado CIS 1020 Final ProjectConsorts and Children of Deva/DevisGodsGoddessesChildrenBrahmaSaraswatiSwayambhumaru, Satarpa

VishnuLakshmiThe VedasShivaParvati/DurgaSaraswati, Lakshmi, Ganesha, KarthikeyaSequence H #2Track 21997 Joe Gershen / Eat-At-Joe's MusicSound CanvasTrack 1Sound CanvasTrack 1 #4