Overview of Hindu Trinity: Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva

Explore the divine Hindu Trinity consisting of Brahma, the creator; Vishnu, the preserver; and Shiva, the destroyer. Learn about their attributes, symbolism, relationships with goddesses, and popular belief in their avatars. Dive into the rich mythology surrounding Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Shiva, along with their counterparts Saraswati, Lakshmi, and Parvati. Witness the symbolic representations, significance, and divine stories associated with each deity in Hinduism.

• Hinduism
• Trinity
• Brahma
• Vishnu
• Shiva

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1. Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva Hindu Trinity

2. Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva Brahma (Creator of the Universe) Shiva (Destroyer of the Universe) Vishnu (Preserver of the Universe)

3. Lord Brahma and Saraswati Saraswati (Goddess of Knowledge) Brahma Brahma is said to be the Lord of creation. The creator must necessarily possess the knowledge to create. Without knowledge no creation is possible. Hence Brahma is said to be wedded to the goddess of knowledge, Saraswati. Goddess Saraswati is the Goddess of Knowledge and refinement

4. Lord Brahma Four Heads Lotus Flower Manuscript or Vedas Rudraksha Mala Lotus Flower Kamandalu or water-pot

5. Lord Vishnu and Lakshmi Vishnu Lakshmi Lord Vishnu, major god of Hinduism and Indian mythology, is popularly regarded as the preserver of the universe. His wife is Goddess Lakshmi (also known as Shri), is goddess of fortune.

6. Lord Vishnu Serpent (Shesha Nag) Disc or Vaijra (chakra) Conch or Sankha Mace Lotus or Padma

7. Lord Vishnus Avatars Occasionally, the balance of power on earth between good and evil is upset in favor of evil, and then Lord Vishnu is believed to descend to earth in a mortal form (his avatar) to save humankind or the world. Ten such avatars (descents or incarnations) are commonly recognized, of which Lord Rama and Lord Krishna are the most important. Nine descents are thought to have already occurred; the tenth and last is yet to come. Nine avatars of Vishnu are: Matsya or Fish incarnation Kurma or Turtle incarnation Varaha or Boar incarnation Narasingha or Lion incarnation Vamana or Dwarf incarnation Parasurama Ram Krishna Buddha Kalki

8. Lord Shiva and Parvati Parvati with Lord Ganesh Shiva Shiva is one of the gods of the Trinity. He is said to be the god of destruction. Shiva is married to the Goddess Uma or Parvati. Goddess Parvati represents Shakti.

9. Lord Shiva- an ascetic River Ganga Trishul Third eye Snake around his neck Blue Throat Dhamru Rudraksha Mala