In Hinduism, Kali represents the vengeful feminine form of Vishnu, the protector of the universe. Vishnu, working in tandem with Brahma and Shiva, forms the primary cosmic governing body of the ...

In ancient Hindu texts, gods and goddesses are often described as having multiple arms to signify their immense power and ...

Like human beings, Hindu gods and goddesses have many sides, and they can manifest in different forms, also called “avatar,” a Sanskrit word familiar to anyone who’s ever played a video game.

Baby born with four arms and four legs hailed a ‘reincarnation of God’ A ‘miracle’ baby, from a small town in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, has been likened to a reincarnation of the ...

The Hindu goddess Durga, clutching a spear and a club, embodies both martial prowess and gentle motherliness. Image Durga Puja in a Bengali household that has celebrated it since 1859.

Many Hindu deities are actively worshipped in Japan, with hundreds of shrines dedicated to them. Deities such as Lakshmi, Shiva, and Ganesh are also present in the representations of Japanese culture.