About Hindu Gods & Goddesses

Hinduism believes that there is only one supreme Absolute called Brahman. However, Hinduism is mostly associated with a multiplicity of Gods and it does not advocate the worship of one particular deity. The Gods and Goddesses of Hinduism amount to thousands, all representing the many aspects of the Brahman.

The most fundamental of Hindu deities, is the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva - creator, preserver and destroyer respectively. Hindus also worship spirits, trees and animals. Deities are represented by a complexity of images and idols symbolizing divine powers. Many of these idols are housed within ornate temples of unparalleled beauty and grandeur.

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