Hindu Deity

discuss the following:

It is said that there are over 330 million gods and goddesses within the Hindu religion and each god/goddess has his or her own story that reveals his or her own religious significance. For this discussion, you will be selecting 2 different Hindu gods/goddesses of your choosing that you would be interested in learning more about.

For each selected Hindu deity, you must provide the following:

Name and Title (Ex: Vishnu, God of Preservation)
Image of the deity
Brief explanation of why you chose that specific god/goddess. Below are some examples of this:
Maybe that Hindu god/goddess reminds you of a Christian saint or biblical character who is the Catholic patron/patroness of a particular human endeavor, career field, or avocation that somehow pertains to you
Ex: Saint Cecilia Patroness of Musicians and Sarasvati Hindu Goddess of Music
Maybe you found the specific image of that god/goddess intriguing
Maybe there is a pop culture reference to the deity
Ex: TV series, movie, book, video game, etc.
Deity in Scripture
Summarize a story from the Hindu scriptures in which that the deity plays a major role.
This can be their origin story or another important story about the deity.
Relationship to other Hindu Deities
How is this specific deity related to at least 2 other Hindu deities?
Ex: Is the selected deity a mother/father to another deity or possibly a husband/wife of another deity?
Imagery & Symbolism
Explain the traditional symbolism associated with the selected deity
Ex: Color of their skin, why they are depicted with specific animals, pose or stance in which they are depicted, any object they may be holding or that are depicted around them

Full Answer Section

  Shakti is the divine feminine energy in Hinduism. She is often depicted as a goddess with many arms, each of which holds a different weapon or symbol of power. Shakti is the consort of Shiva, and she is the source of his power. She is also the mother of the universe, and she is responsible for creation, preservation, and destruction. I chose Shakti because I am interested in her role as the divine feminine energy. I think it is important to have a female deity who represents power and strength. I am also interested in her relationship with Shiva, and I would like to learn more about their story. Conclusion I am interested in learning more about both Vishnu and Shakti because they are both important figures in Hinduism. I think they have a lot to teach us about the nature of the universe and the role of divine energy in our lives. I am also interested in their stories and their relationships with other deities. I believe that learning more about these gods and goddesses can help me to better understand Hinduism and my own place in the world.

Sample Answer

Vishnu is one of the three main gods in Hinduism, along with Brahma and Shiva. He is the preserver of the universe, and he is often depicted as reclining on a serpent bed in the cosmic ocean. Vishnu has many avatars, or incarnations, who have appeared on Earth to protect humanity from evil. Some of his most famous avatars include Rama, Krishna, and Buddha.