Identify that Hindu God #1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. So, who are they? 1. 1. Rama • Incarnation of Vishnu • Fighter of evil • Helps people do their dharma • Ancient ruler of India 2. 2. Brahma • Creator god 3. 3. Vishnu • God that sustains life • Helps people do their dharma by incarnating himself on Earth 4. 4. Shiva • God of destruction and reincarnation • Shiva ends and restarts the cycle of life 5. 5. Kali •Goddess that destroys evil and demons •Also Paravathi and Durga 6. 6. Lakshmi • Goddess of wealth and prosperity 7. 7. Krishna • Incarnation of Vishnu • Fighter of evil • Helped Arjuna do his dharma 8. 8. Ganesh • Removes obstacles and prepares the way • God of journeys 9. 9. Hanuman • Devotee to Rama • God of courage, hope and devotion 10. 10. Durga • Mother goddess • Destroys evil & provides eternal happiness for her children • Also Kali and Paravathi 11. 11. Parvathi • Goddess of family, unity and love • Wife of Shiva, mother of Ganesh and Karytikeya • Also Durga and Kali 12. 12. Saraswathi • Goddess of wisdom, learning & the arts • Wife of Brahma