How many Hindu gods are there?

Hinduism traditionally recognizes 33 major gods and goddesses, though popular belief often cites 330 million deities representing various aspects of the Supreme Being (Brahman). The principal deities include the Trimurti: Brahma (creator), Vishnu (preserver), and Shiva (destroyer), along with goddesses like Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati.

What is the Bhagavad Gita?

The Bhagavad Gita is a 700-verse Hindu scripture that is part of the epic Mahabharata. It contains the divine conversation between Prince Arjuna and Lord Krishna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. The Gita covers topics of dharma (duty), karma (action), bhakti (devotion), jnana (knowledge), and moksha (liberation).

What are the most famous Hindu temples in India?

The most famous Hindu temples in India include Tirupati Balaji (Andhra Pradesh), Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Varanasi), Kedarnath Temple (Uttarakhand), Badrinath Temple (Uttarakhand), Meenakshi Amman Temple (Madurai), Jagannath Temple (Puri), Somnath Temple (Gujarat), and Siddhivinayak Temple (Mumbai).

What are the major Hindu festivals in 2026?

Major Hindu festivals in 2026 include Maha Shivratri (February), Holi (March), Ram Navami (April), Rath Yatra (June), Janmashtami (August), Ganesh Chaturthi (August), Navratri (September-October), Diwali (October), and Chhath Puja (October-November).

Which is the most powerful Hindu mantra?

The Gayatri Mantra (Om Bhur Bhuva Swaha...) is considered the most powerful and universal Hindu mantra. Other powerful mantras include Mahamrityunjaya Mantra for health and longevity, and Om Namah Shivaya for spiritual liberation.