Hindu deities

Who each deity is, the names people call them by, and their aartis and chalisas.

• GaneshaRemover of obstacles, lord of new beginnings
• ShivaThe auspicious one, lord of transformation
• VishnuPreserver and protector of the universe
• KrishnaThe divine guide, teacher of the Gita
• RamaThe ideal king, embodiment of dharma
• HanumanEmbodiment of strength, service and devotion
• LakshmiGoddess of wealth and auspiciousness
• DurgaGoddess of power and protection
• SaraswatiGoddess of wisdom, music and learning
• SuryaThe Sun, source of light and life
• ShaniLord of justice who governs karma and time
• GayatriMother of the Vedas, embodiment of the Gayatri mantra
• TulsiSacred basil, beloved of Vishnu
• GangaHoly river goddess who purifies all sins