Yes multiple other dieties
Shiva is often depicted as being taller than other Hindu deities, symbolizing his supreme power and authority in Hindu mythology.
No, Goddess Lakshmi is not considered the sister of Lord Shiva. In Hindu mythology, Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth, fortune, and prosperity and is primarily associated with Lord Vishnu as his consort. Lord Shiva, on the other hand, is part of the Hindu trinity (Trimurti) alongside Brahma and Vishnu. While there are various stories and relationships among deities in Hinduism, Lakshmi is not depicted as Shiva's sister.
In Hindu mythology, Shiva and Vishnu are two of the most important deities. They are often seen as different aspects of the same ultimate reality, known as Brahman. Shiva is the destroyer and transformer, while Vishnu is the preserver and protector. Despite their different roles, they are both considered equal and complementary forces in maintaining the balance of the universe. Their relationship is often depicted as a harmonious partnership, with each deity respecting and supporting the other in their cosmic duties.
The deity called Brahma, from a Trimurti of three deities also including Vishnu and Shiva, is described as performing the act of 'creation', or more specifically of 'propagating life within the universe' with the other two deities being responsible for 'preservation' and 'destruction' (of the universe) respectively.
Vishnu is one of the diety from trinity or tridev the other two are Brahamma, and Shiva they are known as Vishnu is upkarak (protector) Brahama is Utpatik (generator) Siva is vinashak (destroyer of evil)
birth signifys Bhrahma, LIfe part is signified by vishnu, death signifies shiva..in other sense it is nothing but anabolism, metabolism and katabolism
Some facts about Hindu worship is that people worship the god Brahman and other gods and goddesses, such as Shiva, Vishnu, and Parvati. People worship at a temple and make offerings to these different deities. There are over one billion Hindus in the world.
The religion of Hinduism has three major deities, named Brahma (the creator), Vishnu (the preserver) and Shiva (the destroyer). There are also (literally) millions of other deities. Since Hinduism is polytheistic, they would not conceive themselves to have a relationship with god, but rather, a relationship with gods.
In Hinduism it is believed that there is only one God that takes many different forms. There are over hundreds if thousands of forms, some of the most popular being Bramha, Vishnu, Shiva, Rama, Krishna, and Devi.
Hinduism has these gods but unlike the Christian Trinity they are not all the supreme Gods. Brahma is usually seen as a creator god but not the Supreme. Hindu sects vary over which of the other two are supreme. Vaishnavas believe Vishnu is the Supreme God. Shaivites believe that Shiva is supreme. Most Hindus believe that Shiva and Vishnu are different versions of the Ultimate Person of God.
Sanatana Hindu religion is based on two aspects- Shiva and Sakti. The three important deities of Hinduism are Bramha Vishnu and Maheswar. Lord Shiva ( also called as maheswar and by many other names) is the most important God of Hinduism. Hinduism being the oldest religion in the world is a flexible religion irrespective of one's sex ie both women and men are equal. Hence there are both female and male Gods in our religion.
Asoka sent missionaries to spread Buddhism and Hinduism spread because poets started writing hymns of praise to the gods Vishnu and Shiva.