Hindu Religious Studies 33
Vishnu Puja is performed during all other worships. There is no
fixed date for Vishnu Puja. It can be performed any day. The
worshippers of Vishnu are called Vaishnavas.Narayana is another name of Vishnu. He has done good to this earth
in the guise of various avotars or incarnations. Our sins are pardoned
if we remember Vishnu. It makes our mind sacred and peaceful.Shiva
Shiva is the god of destruction. He brings equality by destruction.
Brahma creates everything anew after destroying the same. Shiva
destroys the evil for our good. He is called Shiva since he is
beneficial to us. Shiva has many other names - Rudra, Pashupati,
Mahadeva etc.Shiva's complexion is snow-white. His hair is matted. A curved
moon lies on the upper side of his forehead. He holds a domoru (a
small drum) and a horn in his hand. Trishul is his main weapon.
Shiva wears tiger's skin. His carriage is a bull.