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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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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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Theism Links
This site provides links to different sites that contain different theisms of Hinduism.
Smithsonian Institution
Freer | Sackler Galleries: Devi: The Great Goddess
A 19th-century painting of the Hindu goddess Devi.
Smithsonian Institution
Freer | Sackler Galleries: Puja: Expressions of Hindu Devotion
The Smithsonian offers an expansion on an exhibition on the Hindu act of Puja. The accompanying teachers' guide allows educators to expand on Hindu art and draw it into their curriculum.
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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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Hinduwebsite: The Upanishads: Belief in One God
An essay explaining the paradoxical fact that Hinduism has many gods and one God.
Khan Academy
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...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Hindu Deity Vishnu in the Form of the Man Lion Narasimha
A certain evil demon could not be killed by man or beast, indoors or out, during the day or night. To defeat the demon, Vishnu took the form of a half man-half lion, hid in the pillar of a doorway, and attacked at dusk. Vishnu was...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Principal Deities of Hinduism
There are many Hindu deities, some with great and others with limited powers. Most Hindus focus their devotion primarily on one of these, whom they regard as supreme. The greatest deities have complex natures and are shown in art in a...
Khan Academy
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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Khan Academy: Hindu Deity Durga Victorious Over the Buffalo Demon
This is an image of the goddess Durga. She is shown in a triumphant pose as the slayer of the buffalo demon, Mahisha. Durga is a manifestation of the Goddess, who can also appear as the consort Parvati or as a destructive figure Kali....
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Principal Deities of Hinduism
There are many Hindu deities, some with great and others with limited powers. Most Hindus focus their devotion primarily on one of these, whom they regard as supreme. These deities are shown in a variety of art forms. This short article...
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: Indra
A brief description of the Hindu deity Indra. Discusses his position in the Hindu pantheon and importance in Hindu mythology.
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Mythology Durga Puji
The myth of the birth of the Hindu goddess Durga, formed from the powers of all the gods is provided here.
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica: Hanuman
This site provides a picture of Hanuman and a very brief description of what he means to the Hindu Religion.