Gods of the Vedas (sacred books)

Indra-Thunder god of battle

Varuna-Guardian of order

Agini- God of fire

Surya-Sun deity

Brahma-The creator

Vishnu-The preserver, who has ten incarnations:

Matsya, the fish

Kurma, the tortoise Varah, the boar

Nrusinha, half-man, half-lion

Vamana, the dwarf

Parasurama, Rama bearing the axe Ramachandra, Rama with bow and arrows

Krishna, god of the Bhagavad Gita

Buddha, teacher

Kalki, "the one to come"

Shiva-God of destruction

Ganesh-Elephant-headed god Monkey warrior god

Durga-Or Amba, warrior god

Parvati-Wife of vishnu

Kali-Goddess of Destruction

Lakashmi- goddess of beauty, wealth and fortune

Saraawati-Goddess of learning, arts and music