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Who is supreme than God?
| Trimurti | |
|---|---|
| Supreme Beings of Universe and Existence The Gods of Creation, Preservation and Destruction | |
| Lord Brahma (left), Lord Vishnu (middle), and Lord Shiva (right), | |
| Affiliation | Brahma (creator) Vishnu (preserver) Shiva (destroyer) |
| Abode | Satyaloka (abode of Brahma) Vaikuntha (abode of Vishnu) Kailash( abode of Shiva) |
Is Lord Vishnu the Supreme God?
In Vaishnavism tradition, Vishnu is the supreme being who creates, protects and transforms the universe. In the Shaktism tradition, the Goddess, or Devi, is described as one of the supreme, yet Vishnu is revered along with Shiva and Brahma. Dashavatara are the ten primary avatars (incarnations) of Vishnu.
Why did Vishnu became Mohini?
Mohini is introduced into the Hindu mythology in the narrative epic of the Mahabharata. Here, she appears as a form of Vishnu, acquires the pot of Amrita (an elixir of immortality) from the thieving asuras (demons), and gives it back to the devas (gods), helping them retain their immortality.
Who is Lord Kartikeya and why is he important?
Lord Kartikeya is an indispensable part of Lord shiva’s family. Though not worshipped often, his mention in Skanda Purana tells us his crucial role as a deity.
What are the other names of Kartikeya?
Lord Kartikeya, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati is known by different names – Swaminatha, Murugan, Muruga, Kumara, Skanda, Shanmukha, etc. Lord Murugan is also popularly known as Subramaniam that is a common name in South India. He seems to have been a popular war god who was also the elder brother of Lord Ganesha.
Why is Kartikeya also known as Murugan?
He is also known as Murugan for the same reason. Kartikeya is known as the god of war. He was the Senapati (general) of the army of gods who went on a war with Tarakasur. He has also been said as the god of war by Lord Krishna in Mahabharata.
Who is kartikya in Hinduism?
He is an embodiment of perfection, a brave leader of God’s forces, and a war God, who was created to destroy the demons, representing the negative tendencies in human beings. Kartikya’s other name, Shadanana, which means ‘one with six heads’ corresponds to the five senses and the mind.