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Hindu Gods and Goddess: Vedic Gods
A short description of the important Hindu gods and goddess. It focuses on the Vedic Gods.
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Hinduwebsite: Gods and Goddesses
An introduction to the Hindu pantheon. Explains how the "many gods" of Hinduism are actually manifestations of the one God.
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Khan Academy: Hindu Deity Vishnu
This stone stele depicts the Hindu god Vishnu, attended by two consorts, Lakshmi (lower left) and Sarasvati (lower right ). Vishnu is the god of Preservation, the great maintainer who often appears in various incarnations (avatara) to...
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Khan Academy: Hindu Deity Vishnu
This stone stele depicts the Hindu god Vishnu - the god of Preservation. View a picture and read descriptive details in this essay.
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Khan Academy: Hindu Deity Shiva in the Fierce Form of Bhairava
Individual Hindu gods manifest themselves in many forms, in some cases including the ferocious and terrifying. Among his many guises, Shiva is an ascetic and mendicant who renounces conventional earthly existence to pursue extreme...
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Khan Academy: Hindu Deity Shiva as Destroyer of the Three Cities of the Demons
This is an image of the Hindu god Shiva. The image appears in a complex narrative scene. Shiva is standing in the pose of an archer, having just released a single arrow that is destroying three cities occupied by demons. He is surrounded...
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The Gold Scales: Vedic Gods
Read about the four Vedic gods (Agni, Asvins, Surya, and Vayu) and their meanings according to Indian teachings.
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Dandi Palmer: Ganesha the Elephant Faced God
A beautifully illustrated children's book telling the story of the Hindu god Ganesha. The story tells about how Ganesha was created and why his head was replaced with the head of an elephant. The story is also a nature myth telling why...
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Hinduwebsite: The Upanishads: Belief in One God
An essay explaining the paradoxical fact that Hinduism has many gods and one God.
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Khan Academy: Brahmani
Yogini temples typically included sculptures of seven female goddesses known as matrikas ("mother-goddesses"). These feminized versions of Hindu gods are identifiable by the most common attributes of their male forms. The goddess here is...
PBS
Pbs:the Story of India: Ghats
PBS explores the world of India with an in-depth look into the Ghats, the broad steps leading into the Ganges River. Identifies the importance of the steps, how many steps are along the Ganges River, and the use of the steps. Describes...
Smart History
Smarthistory: Hinduism and Buddhism, an Introduction
Smarthistory provides a discussion of the origins of Hinduism and Buddhism with emphasis on gods, worship, and teachings. With links to additional resources.
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica: Agni
An encyclopedia entry about the Hindu god of fire, Agni. Also has links to other encyclopedia entries on other significant figures in Hindu mythology.
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica: Vishnu
A detailed encyclopedia entry describing Vishnu, the Hindu god know as the preserver of the universe. Also has links to other encyclopedia entries on other figures in Hindu mythology.
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Encyclopedia Mythica: Varuna
An encyclopedia entry about the Hindu god Varuna, one of the most important of the Vedic gods.
National Earth Science Teachers Association
Windows to the Universe: Soma
This entry from Windows to the Universe shows that In the Hindu religion, every part of the cosmos is related to an action of a god. "In Hindu mythology, Soma represents the god of the Moon." Includes a picture of "Soma."
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Agni
Encyclopedia entry with illustrations on the Hindi god of fire, Agni. Site provides a brief overview and definittion of Agni.
Read Works
Read Works: Passages: "Dancing Ganesha"
[Free Registration/Login Required] The passage "Dancing Ganesha" from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, focuses on a sculpture of Ganesha, a beloved Hindu god who is believed to bring good fortune and success in all daily activities. A...
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica: Surya
A brief encyclopedia entry about the Hindu god Surya. Also has links to other encyclopedia entries about other figures in Hindu mythology.
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Encyclopedia Mythica: Soma
A detailed encyclopedia entry on the Vedic god Soma. Covers the different forms this god takes and his various functions. Also includes links to other encyclopedia entries on other figures in Hindu mythology.
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Encyclopedia Mythica: Kali
This site provides a picture and very brief description of what Kali means to the Hindu religion.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Hinduism
Discusses what Hinduism is, the Hindu view of God, how Hindus worship, the belief in reincarnation, the concept of Karma, the caste system and Untouchables, the celebration of Diwali, and the practice of yoga.
The British Museum
The British Museum: Early Hinduism
This interactive website gives students an online glossary, a game, an introduction to Hindu gods and goddesses, and a story of Narayana the creator.
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