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Hinduism is not polytheistic there is one god Brahman who appears in different forms as other gods and some people like to pray to one of the forms since it might be known for some quality which each form possesses.
It is written that there are " 33 KOTI" god in Hindu but KOTI has 2 meaning i.e Core and Type So still it is unsolved. But they mostly pray three of them
Bhrama = he had created the world.
Vishnu = he is who provide life.
Mahesh = he provide security on Earth.
Hindus do not have just one God but hundreds of Gods and Goddesses. So, it depends on which God or Goddess you have in mind. Generally, Gods and Goddesses are depicted as having four arms, that is to differentiate between Gods/Goddesses and humans. They can certainly have more arms and more than one head.
For example, The creator God Brahma looked in five directions at his birth to know his environment. He, therefore, was depicted having five heads. Mythology says that Kartikeya, was raised by six women (Krittikas, asterism of Pleidas, or the cutting women), so he is depicted having six heads. The association of Kartikeya and Krittikas has an astronomical reason. Some 4,500 years ago, Aryans changed the beginning of their year because of precession of equinox. It was necessitated to bring the seasons back in line with the months. I think, Kartikeya was visualized at that time. Prior to Pleidas, the Aryan year began with the asterism of Orion.
The other such cases may have had similar (natural) reasons. Gods and Goddesses have their own iconography. So they hold various things in their hands.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 13y agothe hindus believe in many gods (polytheistic). Please, just hear me out below, won't take long.
Opinion: 100% wrong, there is one God, It is written: "'As surely as I live,' says the Lord, 'every knee will bow before me; every tongue will confess to God" --Romans 14:11. Please we (Christians) only want the best for you, if you don't accept, you don't understand the mistake you are making but we are not here to critisize. Try to wrap your mind around eternity, forever, infinity, (impossible with the human mind), the result of your decisions here on earth will effect you for that long. Please, see a pastor or someone you might know that is a Christian or even read The Bible a little, just a verse, it is not as bad as you might think. Here is a good one to start out with--
Jeremiah 29:11 --- For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
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∙ 11y agoyes, in Hinduism we have several paths to reach PARMATMA (supreme soul). As, every one is different, in Hinduism we have freedom to choose our samprady or dity for concentration. By following Bhagwad Gita and practicing dhyan and yog, a soul can connect to the supreme soul.
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∙ 14y agoYes. Hindus believe in God though while some believe in one God who is expressed in many shapes others believe in more than one god.
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∙ 14y agoYes Hindu's have many gods. The main three are Brahma Shiva and Vishnu
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∙ 14y agoGod is One and is the same for all faiths and beleifs.
It is only the way in which It is beleived and worshipped differently.
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∙ 12y agono they have one main god but they belief in others also
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What is the word for belief in a god associated with a place?
Among hindus a regional god is known as 'kshetrapala' (the protector of the region).
What do the Balinese Hindus believe?
There Hinduism is more related to the belief in one God from Portuguese influence
What is inpact on hindus belief on ganesh?
lots of impact is needed as Ganesh is a major god many pray to him
What is more importat than belief for hindus?
For Hindu people the belief of reuniting with God is more important. This is called Moksha (liberation) or Nirvana (Liberation).
What do the Hindu believe is all around them?
popular Hinduism belief is that God is everywhere. Thus Hindus believe in all around them.
What unversal spear-ate did the hindus believe in?
Hinduism have firm belief in one Supreme God. In Hinduism this Supreme God is known as universal spirit or pure energy.
What are the place of worship for the hindus?
The places of worship for Hindu are called as temples. Temple is a place where God resides According to Hindu belief.
Did god create cavemen?
From a religious perspective, different belief systems offer varying interpretations. Some believe that God created humans, including our caveman ancestors, while others see evolution as the scientific explanation for the development of early humans. It's a complex topic with different viewpoints.
What Hindu belief is still widely followed despite being outlawed in 1947?
one major belief of Hinduism is peace. Other is tolerance, Hindus still practice this and worship to God and Goddess.
What is a synonym for polytheist?
belief in many gods Hindus
Which belief is shared by Hindus and Buddhists?
The soul can be reincarnated.
Why do the Hinduisms presents thousands of forms of the same god?
Because Hindus belief is that Supreme God takes different Incarnation (avatāra) to help humanity. Thus according to different situations Supreme God takes different forms.
