Top 10 Hindu Gods

Top 10 Hindu Gods

In the term, "GOD" stands for Generator, Operator & Destroyer. Hinduism is one of the oldest and third largest religions. The Trimurti (Brambha, Vishnu, Shiva) in Hindu mythology, Brahma is the creator, Vishnu is the generator/sustainer, and Shiva is the Destroyer.  In this blog post, we discuss the Top 10 Hindu GOD( not GODDESS.).

Vishwakarma(10/10)

Vishwakarma

Vishwakarma is the god of architecture or the god of creativity.

Vishwakarma is generally an artisan group like blacksmiths, artisans, carpenters, and many others. He is the architect of the flying chariots of the Gods, flying chariots of the Gods, the golden city of Lanka, the town of Indraprastha, Dwarka, etc.

Famous Vishwakarma Temples:-

• SHRI SHRI VISHWAKARMA MANDIR Mihijam, Jharkhand 815354.
• SHRI VISHWAKARMA MANDIR Near Allora Caves, Aurangabad, Maharashtra.
• PANCHAMUKHI VISHWAKARMA MANDIR Dangiyawas, Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
• SHRI VISHWAKARMA MANDIR Nashik, Maharashtra.

Shani(9/10)

Shani

Shani Dev is the God of Karma, Divine Retribution, and Justice.

Planet Saturn represents Shani as Navagraha in Hindu astrology. Shani signifies spiritual asceticism, penance, discipline, and conscientious work. Shani is a son of Surya (father) & Chhaya (mother). And he is the brother of Tapati, Yamraj, Yami, Ashvins, Savarni Manu, Shraddhadeva Manu, and Revanta.

Shani mantra "Om kaakadhwajaaya vidmahae khadga hastaaya dheemahi tanno mandah prachodayaat''.

Shani Temples:

• Shani Shingnapur, Maharashtra
• Shani Dham Temple, New Delhi
• Yerdanur Shani Temple, Telangana
• Mandapalli Mandeswara Swamy Temple, Andhra Pradesh
• Sri Shani Temple, Titwala
• Bannanje Shri Shani Kshetra, Karnataka
• Shani Mandir, Indore
• Tirunallar Saniswaran Temple, Pondicherry
• Saneeswara Bhagavan Temple, Tamil Nadu
• Shani Devaalayam, Deonar

Hanuman(8/10)

Hanuman

Hanuman is an adorable god of Wisdom, Strength, Courage, Devotion, and Self-Discipline.

In the Hindu epic Ramayana, Lord Hanuman is one of the most fascinating central characters, who is an ardent devotee of Rama and one of the Chiranjeevi's(Chiranjeevi means immortals). We can also see the Hanuman character in Mahabharata. He is the son of Keshari and Anjana. Hanuman’s celestial father is Wind God name Vayu and spiritual brother of Bhim. Hanuman has 108 names like Anjaniputra, Kesarisuta, Pavanputra, Sankata Mochana, Maruti, Kapeeshwara, Rama Doota, Mahakaya, Mahabali, Mukhya Prana Devaru, etc.

Hanuman Temples:

• Khajuraho Hanuman tample at (Khajuraho).
• Mahavir Mandir (Patna, Bihar, India).
• Hanumangarhi(Ayodhya)
• Shri Panchmukhi Hanuman Mandir (Karachi, Pakistan).
• Jakhu temple (Shimla)

Kartikeya(7/10)

Kartikeya

Kumar Kartikeya is known as the god of war and Victory Commander of the Gods.

Kartikeya is a son of Parvati and Shiva, brother of Ganesha. Kartikeya is one of the most popular in South India, Sri Lanka and Malaysia as Murugan. is known by many names Subramaniam, Shadanana, Skanda, Guha, Sanmukha, etc. Murugan is a brave leader of God’s forces and known as the lord of perfection.

Kumar Kartikeya’s Temples:

• Palani Murugan Temple, Dindigul
• Swamimalai Murugan Temple, Kumbakonam
• Kallumalai Temple, Ipoh
• Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple, Penang
• Thiruchendur Murugan Temple, Tuticorin
• Thiruthani Murugan Temple, Thiruttani
• Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple, Tirupparankunram

Ganesh(6/10)

Ganesh

In Hindu mythology, Ganesh is the God of Success and Wisdom (Remover of Obstacles).

Ganesh is a son of Parvati and Shiva, brother of Kartikeya, and he married to both Buddhi (“Intelligence”) and Siddhi (“Success”). Elephant-headed Ganesh has also spelled Ganesha, also called Ganapati, who is traditionally worshipped before any major enterprise and is the patron of intellectuals, bankers, scribes, and authors. His vehicle is the Indian bandicoot rat, which represents his ability to overcome anything to get what he wants. Ganesha has 108 names like Gajanana, Ganadhyaksha Vighnaraja Vinayaka Dwimukha Kriti Supradipa Mahodara Mahodara Mantrine Vighnakarta Ashritavatsala Shighrakarina Bala etc.

Ganesh Temples:

• Siddhivinayak Temple, Mumbai
• Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple, Pune
• Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple, Jaipur
• Kalamassery Mahaganapathy Temple, Kerala
• Varasiddhi Vinayakar Temple, Chennai
• Ganesh Tok Temple, Gangtok
• Ranthambore Ganesh Temple, Rajasthan
• Ganpatipule Temple, Ratnagiri
• Ganesh Chaturthi in Ucchi Pillayar Temple, Tiruchirapalli
• Kanipakam Vinayaka Temple, Chittoor

 Rama(5/10)

Rama

The central character of the Hindu epic Ramayana, also known as Ram, Ramchandra. Rama is the seventh( after Parshurama) avatar of Lord Vishnu. His weapon Bow and arrows. Rama born in Ayodhya and his parents are Dasharatha (father), Kaushalya (mother), Kaikeyi (step-mother) & Sumitra (step-mother). He is a brother of Shanta (sister), Lakshmana (half-brother), Bharata (half-brother), Shatrughna (half-brother). His wife Sita and Lava & Kusha. He killed Ravana with the help of the monkey army.

• Ram Temples:
• Ayodhya Ram Mandir, Uttar Pradesh
• Bhadrachalam Temple, Telangana
• Kodandarama Temple, Andhra Pradesh
• Sree Ramaswami Temple, Kerala
• Ramaswamy Temple, Tamil Nadu
• Kalaram Temple, Maharashtra
• Ram Mandir, Odisha
• Ramchaura Mandir, Bihar
• Kodandarama Temple, Karnataka

Krishna(4/10)

Krishna

Krishna is the eighth incarnation (avatar) of the Hindu god Vishnu & is the god of Protection, Compassion, Tenderness and Love.  Krishna is commonly worshipped as Kanhaiyya / Bankey Bihari / Thakurji in Uttar Pradesh, Jagannath in Odisha Vithoba: Maharashtra, Shrinathji in Rajasthan, Guruvayoorappan Kerala, Dwarakadheesh/Ranchhod in Gujarat, Parthasarathy in Tamil Nadu. Krishna born at Mathura District in Uttar Pradesh. His Parents are Devaki (mother), Vasudeva (father), Yashoda (foster mother), Nanda (foster father). His siblings are Balarama (brother), Subhadra (sister), and Yogmaya (sister).

Krishna Temples:-

• Banke Bihari Temple, Vrindavan
• Guruvayur Temple, Kerala
• Sri Krishna Temple, Udupi
• Krishna Balaram Mandir, Vrindavan
• Rajagopalaswamy Temple, Tamil Nadu
• Nathdwara Temple, Udaipur
• ISKCON Temples in India
• Prem Mandir.

 

Brahma(3/10)

Brahma

Brahma is the God of creation, knowledge, and Vedas.

In Hindu mythology, Brahma is the creator of the whole universe and every entity in this universe so we can say the father of all entities. In some Hindu mythology, Brahma created himself in a golden egg known as Hiranyagarbha, and in the Vishnupuran, Brahma was born in a lotus from Lord Vishnu’s navel. Brahma’s four heads represent the four Vedas, four hands represent four directions, the lotus symbolizes nature and living essence of all things, his golden cloths symbolize activity and creation, water pot represents the substance and creation, books represent the knowledge and Vedas. Brahma has two wives name Saraswati and Gayatri.

Brahma Temples: -

• Jagatpita Brahma Mandir, Rajasthan
• Asotra Brahma Temple, Barmer district of Rajasthan
• Adi Brahma Temple, Khokhan area of the Kullu valley
• Brahma Temple, Kumbakonam

Vishnu/Narayana(2/10)

Vishnu

Vishnu is the God of Preservation, The reality, Karma restoration, and Moksha. He is the protector of good; Supreme Being. Narayana is the preserver of Brahma creation.

Narayana, Shiva, and Brahma creating each other cyclically in different aeons. Vishnu is laying on a snake named Seshanaag. Seshanaag is the symbol of infinity. Vishnu is depicted as having blue skin and four arms, holding the Kaumodaki(Gada) in one of his four hands; the other attributes are the discus(chakra), the conch, and the lotus. Lord Vishnu has more than 100 names like Keshav, Madhava, Govinda, Madhusudana, Damodara, Upendra, Hari, vishvam, vishnuh, svayambhooh, vidhaataa, mahaasvanah, hrisheekeshah, praano, aatmavaan, siddhah, samah, jagadaadijah, aniruddhah, aniruddhah etc.

Vishnu Temples:-

• Badrinath Temple, Badrinath
• Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam
• Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Trivandrum
• Venkateswara Temple, Tirumala
• Dwarkadhish Temple, Dwarka
• Bhadrachalam Temple, Telangana
• Lakshmi Narasimhar Temple, Narasinghapuram
• Koodal Azhagar Temple, Madurai
• Ulagalantha Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram
• Parasurama Temple, Thiruvallam
• Laxminarayan Temple, Delhi

 Shiva(1/10)

Shiva

Shiva is the God of Destruction, Meditation, Yoga, Time and Dance; The Destroyer of Evil; Parabrahman, Supreme Being.

Shiva (Mahesh) is the destroyer within the Trimurti (Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh). Shiva is not born from a human body; he was created automatically when there was nothing. Shiva looks like a man, with a blue face and throat. The extra eye represents wisdom and insight. The cobra necklace represents Shiva's power of destruction and recreation. The three-line of vibhuti represent Shiva's all-pervading nature, his superhuman power, and wealth. The tears of Shiva creates Rudraksha, and he wears 108 types of rudraksha. The most powerful weapon Trisula, Parashu-Axe, Pinaka bow, Pashupatastra, etc. The bull's name Nandi is the bahana (“mount”) of Lord Shiva. Shiva has more than 1000 names like Aashutosh, Mahesh, Rudra, Bholenath, Bijadhyaksh, Brahmakrit, Chandrapal, Devarshih, Mahamrithunjaya, Omkar, Shankar, Shambhu, Uttaranah etc.

Famous Shiva Temples:-

• Lingaraj Temple, Lingaraj Nagar, Old Town, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751002
• Daksheswara Mahadev Temple, Kankhal, Haridwar, Uttarakhand 249407
• Bhojpur Shiva Temple, Bhojpur, Madhya Pradesh 464551
• Amarnath Temple, Jammu & Kashmir, Annantnag District
• Kailashnath Temple, Ellora, Maharashtra 431102
• Kedarnath, Uttarakhand, District, Rudraprayag
• Mallikarjuna Swamy, Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh 528101
• Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh, District-Khandwa
• Kashi Vishwanath, Veer Savarkar Block, Block D, Laxmi Nagar, Delhi, 110092
• Vaidyanath Temple, Shivganga Muhalla, Dardmara, Jharkhand 814112
• Nageshwar Temple, Gujarat, District-Devbhumi Dwarika
• Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu 623526
• Grishneshwar Temple, NH 211, Verul, Maharashtra 431102
• Brihadeeswarar Temple, Membalam Rd, Balaganapathy Nagar, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu