17. Shiva
Shiva
-Role is to destroy the universe in order to
re-create it.
- Destroying the illusions and
imperfections of this world
18. Vishnu
Vishnu
-The preserver or sustainer of life.
-Represents the order, righteousness, and truth.
-Vishnu will emerge to restore peace and order
on earth. .
-Incarnated nine times
19. Krishna
Krishna
- Full of playful pranks.
- With a flute, which he uses for its
seductive powers.
- The deity of love, forgiveness and
compassion.
- Avatar of Vishnu
20. Rama
Rama
- The god of truth and virtue and
- Perfect symbol of humankind: mentally,
spiritually, and physically.
- another avatar of Vishnu.
Ravana
22. Saraswati
- Goddess of knowledge, music, arts,
wisdom and nature.
- The wife of Brahma
Saraswati
23. Ganesha
Ganesha
- The Remover of Obstacles
- The lord of success, knowledge, and
wealth
- The pot-bellied elephant god.
24. Hanuman
Hanuman
- Monkey-faced God.
- Symbol of courage, physical strength,
perseverance, service, and scholarly
devotion..
- an incarnation of Lord Shiva.
25. Durga
Durga
- Riding a lion and carrying weapons in her
many arms.
- A warrior goddess to protect good peopl.
- Frightening goddess who fights fiercely
- created by Lord Vishnu