God or deity | Associated symbols | Note |
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Adi Parashakti | Chariot (Ratha) of seven lions, Sri Chakra | Supreme goddess in Shaktism |
Sri Brahma | Lotus, swan (hamsa), Vedas, Garland of beads (Akshamala) | Creator |
Sri Maha Vishnu | Shesha, Shankha, Chakra, Gada, Lotus, Garuda, Color blue | Preserver |
Shiva | Shiva Linga, Nandi, Third eye, Trishula (Trident), Crescent-Moon, Rudraksha, Cobra, Drum, Tiger Skin, Vibhuti | Destroyer |
Sri Saraswati Devi | White lotus, swan, peacock, veena, Color white | Goddess of learning, music, and art |
Sri Lakshmi Devi | Red lotus, elephant, Shower of gold, Kumbha, owl, peacock feather | Goddess of prosperity, wealth, love, and fortune |
Sri Parvati Devi | Lion, Nandi, Trident, Chakra, Gada, Padam, Couch, Cross Bow, Khadag | Goddess of courage, fertility, and power |
Indra | Thunderbolt (vajra), Rainbow, Clouds | King of the devas and Svarga |
Varuna Deva | Noose (pasha) | God of duty and contracts King of the waters |
Yama Dharmaraja | Noose (pasha), Danda (rod), Buffalo | King of the netherworld, God of death |
Sri Surya Deva | Chariot, Sun-rays, the colour of gold | The god of the sun |
Kali Devi | Garland of severed Human Heads, Scimitar, Khanda, Khapar, Khadag, Trident | Fierce manifestation of Parvati |
Sri Rama | Bow and Arrow, the Colour blue, Royal Panoply | Embodiment of Righteousness |
Sri Krishna | The colour Blue, Cow, Flute, Sudarshana Chakra, Milk, Peacock feather | God of Compassion, love, yoga, Svayam Bhagavan |
Sri Ganesha | Aṅkusa, Mouse, Modak, Aum | God of wisdom, auspiciousness, good fortune |
Sri Murugan | Peacock, Vel, Rooster flag | God of war and commander-in-chief of the gods |
Sri Hanuman | Gada | God of strength, courage, and devotion |
Hindu Gods, Deities, Mythological Figures and Their Associated Symbols