Indian Mytholodgy Flashcards
He is referred as a symbol of creation and destruction. He has a serpent named Vasuki around his neck and a third eye on his forehead.
Shiva
This feminine form of Lord Vishnu helped the divas, retain the immortality
Mohini
This mythological character killed Hiranyakadhipu, and is a combination of a lion and man
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Upanishads are written on this topic
Philosophy
Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, belongs to this yuga or era.
Treta
He brought the river goddess Ganga to earth from the heavens
Bhagiratha
It is real name of Maharishi Valmiki, who wrote Ramayana
Ratnakkardh
Who is the epic of Mahabharata while it was dictated by Vyasa.
Ganesh
Also referred to as the God of storms, he is known to bring rains
Indra
This legendary white elephant served at Indra Mount
Airavata
It is the name of a chakra weapon is typically associated with Lord Krishna
Sudarshana
This warrior goddess is known as a destroyer of evil. The festival of Dussehra is centred around her legend.
Durga
He is considered as the creator of the universe, according to Hindu mythology
Brahma