God of creation
Brahma
God who sustains life
Vishnu
God of destruction and reincarnation
Shiva
Mother goddess
Durga
Goddess of time and change; destroys evil
Kali
Goddess of family, unity, and love
Parvati
God of journeys
Ganesh
God of devotion and courage
Hanuman
Goddess of wealth and power
Lakshmi
Former king known for dignity and virtue
Rama
Fighter of evil, god of joy
Krishna
Goddess of wisdom, learning, and the arts
Saraswati
God with four heads
Brahma
Blue color, holds a shell and disc
Vishnu
Has a cobra around his neck, and holds a trident
Shiva
Sits on a lion or tiger
Durga
Goddess whose tongue is always sticking out; holds the head of a demon
Kali
Usually shown with Shiva (her husband)
Parvati
Has the head of an elephant
Ganesh
Has the body of a monkey
Hanuman
Stands on a lotus flower, often dropping coins or money
Lakshmi
Holds a bow and quiver of arrows
Rama
Holds a flute, often pictured with his pet cow
Krishna
Plays a veena; pictured seated on a white lotus flower, wears a white sari
Saraswati
Durga Picture
Kali Picture
Ganesh Picture
Hanuman Picture
Lakshmi Picture
Saraswati Picture
