Male deities
Including the The three main deities of Hinduism. Refers to Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva., Hindus also worship two main male One god or goddess. In Hinduism, the word for gods and goddesses that many Hindus believe are different aspects of the one Supreme Spirit (Brahman).. They are called Ganesha and Hanuman.
Ganesha is recognised by his elephant head and is one of the most worshipped gods in Hinduism. He is the son of the gods Shiva and Parvati. Ganesha is known as the remover of obstacles that get in the way of life. It is common to see statues of Ganesha at weddings as he is worshipped in the hope that he will remove obstacles that may get in the way of a happy marriage.
Hanuman is the monkey god who saved Sita in the story of the A Hindu scripture that recounts the deeds of Lord Rama (an avatar of Vishnu) and Sita.. He is the son of the wind god Vayu and is worshipped for his devotion to others. He holds a An aromatic spice. in his hand, which is a symbol of his strength. He also has magical powers, including the ability to fly.
The male deities are important in Hinduism as they represent the different aspects or parts of In Hindu belief, the absolute reality that is the true essence of all existence, God., the Ultimate Reality. The qualities of male deities are therefore a reflection of what Brahman is like.