Hindu Gods and Goddesses: A Directory of 160 Deity Profiles

This directory brings together profiles of 160 Hindu gods and goddesses, from widely worshipped deities like Shiva, Vishnu, Durga and Ganesha to planetary deities, fierce Mahavidya forms and lesser known regional gods. Each profile is written for people trying to understand a deity’s stories, iconography, mantras and the temples linked to them, from someone preparing for a puja to a student meeting the myths for the first time. It works as a starting point for study and devotion, not a substitute for guidance from your own tradition or guru.

The deities below are arranged in a simple alphabetical grid, so you can scan by name or scroll through the whole collection. Click any card to open that deity’s full profile, which covers their principal stories and forms, iconography and symbolism, mantras and stotras, sacred days and festivals, and the temples where they are worshipped. Start with a name you already know, or spend a few minutes with a deity you’ve never encountered before.