The Many Gods of the Hindu Faith

How many gods are recognized in Hinduism?

• A single supreme being

• A few principal deities

• Hundreds of gods

• Millions of gods

What observation is made about the presence of deities in the city?

• Deities are only found in large temples.

• Shrines are rare and difficult to find.

• Every corner of the lane has a shrine or a god.

• Deities are primarily worshipped in homes.

What is characteristic of Hindu deities regarding their appearance?

• They are always depicted as male.

• They are always depicted as female.

• They appear in only one specific form.

• They come in many forms, both male and female.

What unique characteristic do some Hindu deities possess in their form?

• They are entirely human.

• They are entirely animal.

• They are part human and part animal.

• They are invisible.

How do Hindus typically choose which deity to worship as their personal god?

• They are assigned a deity at birth by priests.

• They choose based on popular trends.

• Passed down through the family, or chosen during times of distress.

• They worship all millions of gods equally.