Indian Mytholodgy Flashcards

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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.

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Shiva

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This feminine form of Lord Vishnu helped the divas, retain the immortality

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Mohini

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This mythological character killed Hiranyakadhipu, and is a combination of a lion and man

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Blank

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Upanishads are written on this topic

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Philosophy

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Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, belongs to this yuga or era.

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Treta

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He brought the river goddess Ganga to earth from the heavens

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Bhagiratha

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It is real name of Maharishi Valmiki, who wrote Ramayana

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Ratnakkardh

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Who is the epic of Mahabharata while it was dictated by Vyasa.

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Ganesh

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Also referred to as the God of storms, he is known to bring rains

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Indra

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This legendary white elephant served at Indra Mount

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Airavata

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It is the name of a chakra weapon is typically associated with Lord Krishna

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Sudarshana

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This warrior goddess is known as a destroyer of evil. The festival of Dussehra is centred around her legend.

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Durga

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He is considered as the creator of the universe, according to Hindu mythology

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Brahma

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