Hindu Gods and Goddesses Flashcards
(38 cards)
Who are Parvati’s three forms
Parvati, Durga and Kali
who is Parvati’s husband?
Shiva
who is Parvati’s son?
Ganesha
what is Parvati’s transport?
a white bull
who are Durga’s three forms
Durga, Kali and Parvati
what is Durga the Goddess of?
destroying sin, suffering, hunger, poverty and laziness
what is it said that Durga can kill?
the demons within people
what is Durga’s transport?
a lion or tiger
who are Kali’s three forms?
Kali, Parvati and Durga
what is Kali the Goddess of?
Destroying evil
how many heads, arms and legs does Kali have?
10 of each
what is Kali’s transport?
a lion or tiger
who is Kali’s husband?
Shiva
what kind of head does Kali carry?
demon
what is Shiva part of?
Trimurti or Hindu Trinity
what is Shiva the God of?
Destruction
who is Durga’s husband?
Shiva
who is Shiva’s wife?
Parvati / Durga / Kali
when Shiva has finished his ____ the ____ will ____. what is the full sentence?
when Shiva has finished his dance the universe will end.
what do Hindu’s believe about Rama and Sita’s marriage?
it is perfect.
who is Rama’s wife?
Sita
what is Rama the God of?
loyalty, bravery, courage and friendship
how many heads did the demon who took Sita have?
10
Who is Sita’s husband?
Rama