Hindu Gods/Characters Flashcards
1
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Rama
A
Hero of the epic Ramayana and the prince of Ayodha
2
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Lakshmana
A
Rama’s half brother
3
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Hanuman
A
monkey warrior; devotee and friend of Rama
4
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Sita
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Rama’s wife
5
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Kaikeyi
A
Second wife of Dasharatha
6
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Ravana
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ten headed demon; king of Lanka
7
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Dasharatha
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King of Ayodha and Rama’s father
8
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Trimuriti
A
Three forms
9
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What are the three forms?
A
- Brahman: creator
- Vishnu: preserver
- Shiva: destroyer
10
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Sarasvati
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goddess of intellectual arts, education, music, and poetry
- in one hand she holds a vina (stringed musical instrument)
- in the other she holds a manuscript for learning
11
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Shri Lakshmi
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Goddess of wealth and prosperity
12
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Durga
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warrior goddess; combats forces of adharma, fights the monster mahesha
13
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Kali
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Goddess of destruction
14
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Vishnu
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Preserver/Operator
14
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Ganesh
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remover of obstacles (also son of shiva and parvati)
