Darshan directory
God & Goddess
Explore major Hindu Gods and Goddesses with pictures, symbols, festivals, and devotional meanings.
Ganesha
Remover of Obstacles
Ganesha is worshipped before new beginnings, studies, travel, business, and sacred ceremonies.
Shiva
The Auspicious One
Shiva is the great yogi, destroyer of ignorance, and source of transformation.
Vishnu
Preserver of the Universe
Vishnu sustains cosmic order and descends as avatars to restore dharma.
Lakshmi
Goddess of Prosperity
Lakshmi blesses devotees with prosperity, beauty, abundance, and spiritual well-being.
Saraswati
Goddess of Knowledge
Saraswati is worshipped for learning, music, speech, arts, and clarity of thought.
Durga
Divine Mother and Protector
Durga protects devotees and destroys forces of arrogance, injustice, and fear.
Kali
Power of Time and Liberation
Kali destroys ego and ignorance, revealing freedom beyond fear.
Parvati
Goddess of Devotion and Strength
Parvati embodies devotion, motherhood, inner strength, and sacred partnership.
Rama
Ideal King and Embodiment of Dharma
Rama represents righteousness, honor, duty, and noble leadership.
Krishna
Divine Guide and Lord of Love
Krishna teaches devotion, wisdom, joy, and the path of dharma.
Radha
Embodiment of Divine Love
Radha represents pure devotion, longing for the Divine, and spiritual love.
Hanuman
Devotee of Rama and Symbol of Strength
Hanuman is worshipped for devotion, courage, protection, and selfless service.
Kartikeya
God of Courage and Victory
Kartikeya, also called Murugan or Skanda, is worshipped for courage, wisdom, and victory.
Brahma
Creator
Brahma is associated with creation, sacred knowledge, and the unfolding of the cosmos.
Surya
Sun God
Surya represents light, vitality, health, discipline, and the visible divine presence.
Agni
God of Fire
Agni carries offerings in yajna and symbolizes sacred fire, purification, and transformation.
Indra
King of Devas
Indra is associated with rain, thunder, leadership, and protection in Vedic tradition.
Yama
Lord of Dharma and Death
Yama reminds devotees of dharma, accountability, and the sacred order of life and death.
Kubera
Guardian of Wealth
Kubera is associated with wealth, guardianship, prosperity, and responsible abundance.
Varuna
Lord of Cosmic Waters
Varuna is linked to cosmic order, oceans, truth, and the binding force of vows.
Vayu
God of Wind and Breath
Vayu represents wind, breath, life-force, movement, and invisible power.
Dhanvantari
Divine Physician
Dhanvantari is worshipped for healing, Ayurveda, health, and longevity.
Ayyappa
Lord of Discipline and Devotion
Ayyappa is worshipped for discipline, restraint, pilgrimage, and spiritual focus.
Jagannath
Lord of the Universe
Jagannath is a beloved form of Krishna/Vishnu worshipped with Balabhadra and Subhadra.
Sita
Goddess of Strength and Purity
Sita represents devotion, resilience, dignity, and sacred strength.
Annapurna
Goddess of Nourishment
Annapurna nourishes the world through food, care, generosity, and abundance.
Lalita Tripura Sundari
Goddess of Divine Beauty
Lalita is revered in Sri Vidya as supreme beauty, wisdom, and bliss.
Gayatri
Mother of the Vedas
Gayatri is worshipped as the sacred power of mantra, light, and wisdom.
Ganga
Sacred River Goddess
Ganga purifies, nourishes, and blesses devotees as the sacred river of grace.
Tulsi
Sacred Basil Goddess
Tulsi is revered as sacred devotion, household purity, and love for Vishnu/Krishna.
Shani
Lord of Karma and Discipline
Shani teaches patience, responsibility, discipline, and the results of karma.