# Hinduism ## Concepts ### Trimurti Also known as the trinity, this is the group deities Brahma, Shiva, and Vishnu. ### Brahman The origin and cause of all things. Description of Brahman read as: being the universe itself; the ultimate reality; all parts of the universe, but more than the sum of those parts. ## Notable Gods & Goddesses ### Brahma The creator and one of the trimurti. ### Shiva Shiva is a paradoxical deity, encompassing things such as both destruction and restoration. Title/Honorific: **Lord** ### Vishnu Protector, restorer, and one who maintains balance — Vishnu has 24 avatars and 10 incarnations. This deity is believed to destroy threats to the moral order of the world should they appear. The goddess Lakshmi is Vishnu's consort. ### Parvati Parvati is the goddess of fertility, love, devotion, and determination. She is the benevolent form of Devi and also the mother of both Ganesha and Murugan. Note: Devi is the form encompassing both Parvati and Kali. ### Kali Goddess of time and destruction, Kali is the fierce, wrathful form of Devi. Note: Devi is the form encompassing both Parvati and Kali. ### Ganesh Ganesh, son of Shiva and Parvati, is also referred to as Ganesha. Ganesha is often invoked for help in easing obstacles towards a goal. He is also known for being associated with wisdom, learning, success, and luck. Title/Honorific: **Lord** ### Krishna The deity Krishna represents love and is a form of Vishnu. ### Saraswati Goddess Saraswati is associated with knowledge and wisdom above all else. She rejects materialism, instead pursuing understanding. Her herald is the peacock, representing the arts. ### Hanuman The deity Hanuman is in the form of a humanoid monkey, and represents selfless service. ## Special Events ### Puja > [!definition] > a [[puja]] is a worship ritual performed by [Hindus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hindu "Hindu") to offer devotional homage and prayer to one or more deities, to host and honour a guest, or to spiritually celebrate an event. [Wikipedia Link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puja_(Hinduism)) ## Notable People - [[Sai Baba of Shirdi]] #religion #culture