Hinduism Review

Front

Which god is the sustainer and preserver of life AND helps save mankind from natural disasters?

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Vishnu

Front

This is the "destroyer" god that is shown with 4 arms, 3 eyes, and dancing on a demon. He is the father of Ganesh and husband of Parvati. He has a trident and long flowing hair.

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Shiva

Front

This "creator" god is shown with 4 faces and 4 arms. Each represents one part of the sacred Vedas scriptures. He sits on a lotus throne.

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Brahma

Front

This is the god with the head of an elephant. He removes obstacles & represents good fortune. He likes "sweets." His mother is Parvati & his father is Shiva.

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Ganesha

Front

This is the Mother goddess. She is able to have other avatars as well.

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Shakti

Front

Hindus believe that each person possesses this, it is commonly called the Hindu soul that will be reborn into a new form.

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Atman

Front

Duties and obligations to each caste is called

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Dharma

Front

Hindus worship at a ________, or temple

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Mandir

Front

This is a term for an image or statue. Hindus put these in their shrines in their homes AND bow and pray toward them in a mandir.

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Murti

Front

This is the god that is shown as a monkey who holds a mace. He can grow extremely tall when needed.

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Hanuman