BRAHMA God of creation and wisdom; often portrayed as
having four heads, each facing different directions.
Associated with the swan.
BUDDHA The Enlightened One, the Awakened One, the
Way-Shower.
CHANDRA/SOMA Moon god of psychic visions and dreams.
DURGA Goddess of nurturing, protection, and defense.
Associated with the lion and bowl.
GANESHA Elephant-headed god of beginnings, writing,
worldly success, learning, prosperity, journeys, and
overcoming obstacles. Associated with the elephant and
flowers.
INDRA King of the Gods. God of fertility, reincarnation,
rain, the rainbow, the law, opposition to evil, creativity,
and the sun. Associated with the elephant, horse, dog,
and lightning.
KALI/KALI MA Goddess of Death. Goddess of regeneration,
sexual love, and revenge; protectress of women.
Associated with the wheel, knot, braid, and snake.
KRISHNA God of erotic delights and music, and savior from
sin. Associated with the star.
LAKSHMI Goddess of love, beauty, creative energy,
agriculture, good fortune, prosperity, and success.
SARASVATI Goddess of the creative arts, science, and
teaching. Associated with the lotus and crescent.