Adi was a Daitya. He was the son of Andhaka, an asura killed by Shiva. He wanted to take revenge for his father but was also killed by Shiva. Known Family Father: Andhaka Brother: Baka Death by Shiva Adi wanted to avenge his father Andhaka, who had been killed by Shiva. He decided to try […]
Vajranaga was a Daitya (a class of Asura). He was the son of Kashyapa and Diti. He had enmity with Indra. He later became an ascetic. Family Father: Kashyapa Mother: Diti Wife: Varangi Brothers: Sivi, Aswapati, Aswa, Hiranyakashipu, Hiranyaksha, Sarabha, Chandra Sister: Sinhika (Holika) Sons: Taraka, Surapadman, Simhamukha Birth Diti was concerned that her sons
Narakasura was the son of Bhumi (goddess of Earth) and Varaha (Avatar of Vishnu as a boar). He was killed by Krishna. Narakasura was the king of the ancient kingdom of Pragjyotisha. He was succeeded by Bhagadatta, a major character in the Mahabharata war. He was the progenitor of the Naraka dynasty. Known Family Father:
Vasanta is the god of the spring season in Hindu mythology. He is also the god of flowers. Vasanta is a minor god in Hindu mythology. Vasanta is a companion of Kamadeva, the god of love. He is always with Kamadeva. He lives in a beautiful palace in Swarga loka. His palace is surrounded with
Shiva is one of the trideva (three main gods) in Hindu mythology. He is the destroyer. When the time comes to destroy the material universe, Shiva is the one who destroys it. Family Wives: Sati, Parvati (Uma) Sons: Ganesha, Kartikeya Creation of Shiva During the creation of our universe, Brahma was getting more and more
Chandra is the god of the Moon. He is a lunar deity. He is also called Soma. Chandra is one of the Navagrahas. He presides over Monday. He is also a fertility god. He is the son of Rishi Atri. Other names for Chandra are Rajanipati, Indu and Kshuparaka. Family Father: Atri Mother: Ansuya Brothers:
Ganesha (Ganapati) is the son of Shiva and Parvati. He is the god of new beginnings and wisdom. He is also known as the remover of obstacles. In any ritual, Hindus worship Ganesha first. He lives on Mount Kailasa with his parents and the Shivaganas. His mount is a small mouse named Mushaka. He is
Mitra is the god of friendship and oaths. He is an old god. He is also called the light of the morning sun. He is an Aditya, so a son of Aditi. He also represents harmony and many other characteristics needed to maintain order in human existence. Mitra is also a negotiator for the gods
Vishwakarma is the architect of the gods and the god of architecture, building and crafts. He is also the presiding god of all engineers, architects, builders, carpenters, and craftsmen. Vishwakarma lives in swarga and his mounts are a swan and an elephant. Family Father: Brahma Wife: Gayatri Sons: Nala, Ajaykapat, Ahirbudhnya, Tvastra, Rudra Daughters: Samjna,
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Shachi (Sachi) is the wife of Indra deva and the divine queen of the gods. Shachi was also known as Indrani, Aindri, Poulomi, and Mahendri. Shachi is the goddess of wrath and jealousy. Shachi is one of the seven Matrikas. She lives in Amaravati with Indra and many others. Sometimes Indra is known as Sachipati,