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Male celestial being in Hinduism
beings are referred to as Deva-Asuras. In post-Vedic Hindu texts, such as the Puranas and the Itihasas of Hinduism, the Devas represent the good, and the
Deva_(Hinduism)
A worshipper's favourite deity, in Hinduism
iṣṭa-deva(tā), literally "cherished divinity" from iṣṭa, "personal, liked, cherished, preferred" and devatā, "godhead, divinity, tutelary deity" or deva,
Ishtadevata
Spiritual force
The pre-New Age etymology of the term is described in the article Deva (Hinduism). Hodson, Geoffrey, Kingdom of the Gods. 1952. ISBN 0-7661-8134-0 Leadbeater
Deva_(theosophy)
Mythical beings in Indian religions
as power-seeking beings related to the more benevolent Deva (also known as Sura) in Hinduism. In its Buddhist context, the word is translated as "titan
Asura
Gods and goddesses in Hinduism
diverse traditions of Hinduism vary, and include Deva, Devi, Ishvara, Ishvari, Bhagavān and Bhagavati. The deities of Hinduism have evolved from the Vedic
Hindu_deities
Goddess in Hinduism
Latin dea. When capitalised, Devi maata refers to the mother goddess in Hinduism. Deva is short for devatā and devi for devika. According to Douglas Harper
Devi
Angel-like beings from Japanese Buddhism
cultures. See also Devi, Deva (Hinduism) (a divine being or god in Hinduism), Deva (Buddhism) (a higher being in Buddhism) and Deva (Jainism) (a term used
Tennin
Topics referred to by the same term
Deva, deva, devā, devă, or děva in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Deva may refer to: Deva, an Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd edition monster Deva,
Deva
Ancient Greek mythic war
to Titanomachy. Gigantomachy Theomachy Æsir–Vanir War War in Heaven Deva (Hinduism) Asuras LSJ, s.v. Τιτανομαχία. Hesiod, Theogony, 635–7: "So they, with
Titanomachy
Group of ancient Mesopotamian deities
several books about his theory. Ancient Mesopotamian religion Vanir Deva (Hinduism) Dingir Elohim Hutena Eridu Genesis Epic of Gilgamesh Tuatha Dé Danann
Anunnaki
Range of Indian religious traditions
Ishvara, Bhagavan, Parameshwara, Deva or Devi, and these terms have different meanings in different schools of Hinduism. Hindu texts accept a polytheistic
Hinduism
Indian actor and filmmaker (b. 1973)
related to Prabhu Deva. Prabhu Deva at IMDb Prabhu Deva at Bollywood Hungama Prabhu Deva on Facebook Portals: Biography India Bollywood Films Hinduism
Prabhu_Deva
Hindu celestial abode of the gods
Swarga, Indraloka and Svargaloka, is the celestial abode of the devas (deities) in Hinduism. Svarga is one of the seven higher lokas (esoteric planes) in
Svarga
Gajapati emperor from 1434 to 1466
Kapilendra Deva (died 25 November 1466) was the founder of the Gajapati Empire that ruled parts of eastern and southern India with present-day Odisha as
Kapilendra_Deva
Race in Hindu mythology
or even in conjunction with devas in literature and art. The extensive research into the supernatural beings of Hinduism focuses on their ambiguity. Both
Danava_(Hinduism)
Incarnation of a god on Earth in Hinduism
(Sanskrit: अवतार, IAST: Avatāra; pronounced [ɐʋɐt̪aːɾɐ]) is a concept within Hinduism that in Sanskrit literally means 'descent'. The concept, with a different
Avatar
1500–500 BC Indo-Aryan religious practices of northwest India
religion, also called Vedism or Brahmanism, and sometimes ancient Hinduism or Vedic Hinduism, constituted the religious ideas and practices prevalent amongst
Historical_Vedic_religion
Celestial musicians in Hinduism
as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, whose males are divine performers such as musicians and singers, and the females are divine dancers. In Hinduism, they
Gandharva
Twenty-Four Devas, a grouping of protective dharmapalas of Buddhism. Twenty-one of the devas in the group consists of deities borrowed from Hinduism, including
Hinduism_in_China
Asura in Hinduism
[ʋr̩.trɐ́]) is a danava in Hinduism. He serves as the personification of drought, and is an adversary of the king of the devas, Indra. As a danava, he belongs
Vritra
Creator god in Hinduism
his mind and thus, they are referred to as Manasaputra. In contemporary Hinduism, Brahma does not enjoy popular worship and has substantially less importance
Brahma
Prayer ritual in Hinduism
deity puja (deva pūjā). Deity puja thus melds Vedic rites with devotion to deity in its ritual form. As with many others aspects of Hinduism, both Vedic
Puja_(Hinduism)
Sanskrit term
before they die again, according to the Devi-Bhagavata Purana. Vaikuntha Deva (Hinduism) Dyuloka, Monier Monier-Williams, English Sanskrit Dictionary with Etymology
Dyuloka
Baltic sky-god
[citation needed] Romuva (religion) Dievturība Deus Brahman Týr Deva (Hinduism) Deva (Buddhism) List of Lithuanian gods and mythological figures Saunders
Dievas
Asura in Hindu mythology
would conquer the Three Worlds and would not be defeated even by the Devas (Hinduism) and the Asuras. Rambha further wanted that son to be as powerful as
Rambha_(asura)
The history of Hinduism covers a wide variety of related religious traditions native to the Indian subcontinent. It overlaps or coincides with the development
History_of_Hinduism
Hindu legend
of the ocean') is a major episode in Hinduism that is elaborated in the Vishnu Purana, a major text of Hinduism. The Samudra Manthana explains the origin
Samudra_Manthana
Abodes of the gods in Hindu Mythology
In Indian religions, a devaloka or deva loka is a plane of existence where gods aka devas exist. The deva lokas are usually described as places of eternal
Devaloka
according to the Vaishnava tradition of Hinduism. The Buddha has been among the formative forces in the origins of Hinduism. Regional Hindu texts over the centuries
The_Buddha_in_Hinduism
Dashavatara The series of 10 Avatars of Vishnu. Deva Term for deity in Hinduism. Devi Term for female deity in Hinduism. Dharma Following the divine and great
Glossary_of_Hinduism_terms
Serpentine Hindu demon of drought
from the asura's mouth, and escapes to deliver the prize to the other devas. Hinduism portal Vinogradov, A. G.; Zharnikova, S. V. The mysteries of Aryan
Susna
Spiritual weapon or symbol in Dharmic religions
"ritual weapon". It is used symbolically by the dharmic traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, often to represent firmness of spirit and spiritual
Vajra
Topics referred to by the same term
portion of the lower leg in human anatomy Deva (Hinduism), or Sura, a minor, benevolent deity in Hinduism Sura, the first month in the Javanese calendar
Sura_(disambiguation)
Social classes in Brahminical books
twice born. Jinasena states that those who are committed to ahimsa are deva-Brāhmaṇas, divine Brahmins. The text Adi purana also discusses the relationship
Varna_(Hinduism)
human realm. These include various hell realms and celestial deva realms. Buddhism and Hinduism share some of the same deities, including: Saraswati (known
Buddhism_and_Hinduism
Gajapati Emperor from 1467 to 1497
Purushottama Deva (Odia: ବୀରପ୍ରତାପ ପୁରୁଷୋତ୍ତମ ଦେବ) was the second ruler from the Suryavamsa Gajapati dynasty. His father Gajapati Kapilendra Deva chose him
Purushottama_Deva
Emperor of Vijayanagara from 1529 to 1542
Achyuta Deva Raya (died June 1542) was a emperor of Vijayanagara who succeeded his older brother, Krishnadevaraya, after the latter's death in 1529. Achyutaraya
Achyuta_Deva_Raya
Medieval Indian empire (1434–1541)
and was founded by Kapilendra Deva of Suryavamsa lineage after the death of the last ruler of Eastern Ganga king Bhanu Deva IV. Gajapatis were great patrons
Gajapati_Empire
Abode of Indra in Hinduism
realm of Indra, the king of the devas, in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. It is also called Devapura, ‘city of the devas’ and Pūṣābhāsā, ‘sun-splendour’
Amaravati_(mythology)
Eastern Ganga emperor from 1238 to 1264
Gajapati Langula Narasingha Deva I (Odia: ଗଜପତି ଲାଙ୍ଗୁଳା ନରସିଂହ ଦେବ ୧) was an Eastern Ganga monarch and a warrior of the Kalinga region who reigned from
Narasingha_Deva_I
Hinduism is the third-largest religion in Indonesia, practised by approximately 1.66% of the national population according to 2025 civil registration data
Hinduism_in_Indonesia
Daughter of Indra in Hinduism
character in Hindu mythology. She is the daughter of Indra, the king of the devas and the ruler of Svarga, and his consort, Shachi. Jayanti is described as
Jayanti_(Hinduism)
Hindu concept of one god in three aspects
The Trimurti is the triple deity of supreme divinity in Hinduism, in which the cosmic functions of creation, preservation, and destruction are personified
Trimurti
Hindu and Buddhist term for deity
smaller and more focused Devas (Deities) in Indian religions, such as Hinduism and Buddhism. The term "devata" itself can also mean deva. They can be either
Devata
Denial of gods
similar. Hindu atheism Nastika Zoroastrianism Asura Ahura Mazda Daeva Deva (Hinduism) Secular Buddhism Religion portal One or more of the preceding sentences incorporates
Adevism
Other Bhakti traditions of Hinduism have both male and female gods. In ancient and medieval Indian mythology, each masculine deva of the Hindu pantheon is
God_and_gender_in_Hinduism
List of a class of evil beings in Hinduism
or power-seeking clans, related to the more benevolent devas (also known as suras) in Hinduism. The two major clans of the Asuras are the Daityas and
List_of_Asuras
Ancient Indian religions
Jainism and Hinduism are also two ancient Indian religions. There are some similarities and differences between the two religions. Temples, gods, rituals
Hinduism_and_Jainism
Ruler of Odisha (r. 1568-1607)
Gajapati Rāmachandra Deva I (1568–1607; popularly called Abhinava Indradyumna) was the founder of the Bhoi dynasty of Khurda in Odisha, India. He established
Ramachandra_Deva_I
Personification of holy basil in Hinduism
Shankhacuda and Tulasi were soon married. His arrogance caused conflict with the devas, who petitioned Vishnu to relieve them. Vishnu granted his trishula to Shiva
Tulasi_in_Hinduism
Emperor of Vijayanagara from 1509 to 1529
Nagamamba. Tuluva Narasa Nayaka was an army commander under Saluva Narasimha Deva Raya, who later took control to prevent the disintegration of the empire
Krishnadevaraya
Type of celestial being
A Deva (Sanskrit and Pali: देव; Mongolian: тэнгэр, tenger) in Buddhism is a type of celestial being or god who shares the god-like characteristics of being
Deva_(Buddhism)
Emperor of Vijayanagara from 1423 to 1446
Deva Raya II (reigned 10 February 1423 – 24 May 1446) was an emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire. He is considered by many as the greatest of the Sangama
Deva_Raya_II
traditions, movements, and sects are traditions and sub-traditions within Hinduism centered on one or more gods or goddesses, such as Vishnu, Shiva, Shakti
Hindu_denominations
Chalukya king (r. 1559-1568 CE) from Odisha, India
Mukunda Deva or Mukunda Harichandana (1559-1568 A.D) was the founder of "Chalukya dynasty" in ancient Orissa (now Odisha). He traced his descent from the
Mukunda_Deva
List of deities in Hinduism
Hinduism is the largest religion in the Indian subcontinent, and the third largest religion in the world. It has been called the "oldest religion" in the
List_of_Hindu_deities
Hindu god of wealth
is the god of wealth, and the god-king of the semi-divine yakshas in Hinduism. He is regarded as the regent of the north (Dikpala), and a protector of
Kubera
Hindu concept for inner self or essence as mere consciousness
Ātman (/ˈɑːtmən/; Sanskrit: आत्मन्) in Hinduism is the true, innermost essence or self of a living being, conceived as eternal and unchanging. Atman is
Ātman_(Hinduism)
Personification of the river Ganges as a deity in Hinduism
sister is Parvati, who latter marries Shiva. When Ganga attained youth, the devas took her to Svarga, where she took a form of a river and flowed. A legend
Ganga_(goddess)
Eastern Ganga emperor from 1078 to 1150
Gangesvara Anantavarman Chodaganga Deva (died 1150) was the Eastern Ganga emperor from 1078 until his death in 1150. He was a great patron of arts and
Anantavarman_Chodaganga
Major deity in Hinduism
one of the principal deities of Hinduism. He is the Supreme Being in Shaivism, one of the major traditions within Hinduism. In the Shaivite tradition, Shiva
Shiva
Emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire from 1586 to 1614
the Aravidu Dynasty. He succeeded his older brother, the Emperor Sriranga Deva Raya as the ruler of Vijayanagara Empire with bases in Penukonda, Chandragiri
Venkatapati_Raya
Emperor of Vijayanagara from 1570 to 1572
Tirumala Deva Raya (reigned 1570–1572) was the first crowned Emperor of Vijayanagara from the Aravidu Dynasty. He was the younger brother of Rama Raya
Tirumala_Deva_Raya
Major Hindu goddess; goddess of wealth and beauty
Chennai and many other states of India. Devas (gods) and asuras (demons) were both mortal at one time in Hinduism. Amrita, the divine nectar that grants
Lakshmi
Gajapati emperor from 1497 to 1540
Prataparudra Deva (Odia: ଗଜପତି ପ୍ରତାପରୁଦ୍ର ଦେବ) was the third Gajapati emperor of Odisha from the Suryavamsa Gajapati Empire founded by his grandfather
Prataparudra_Deva
Hindu conception of God
In Hinduism, the conception of God varies in its diverse religio-philosophical traditions. Hinduism comprises a wide range of beliefs about God and divinity
God_in_Hinduism
advent of Hinduism. they still survive in Malabar, and are known as "Divyar" or "Thiyyar", a localization of the name "Deyva" equivalent to Deva. The ancestor
Deva_people
Celestial abode of Shiva in Hinduism
discussions regarding Hindu philosophies seated in Kailasha. Other gods and devas are described as assembling at Kailasha to witness Shiva taking the form
Kailasha
Hindu god of rain, lightning, storm and weather
the Vedic god of weather, considered the king of the devas and the realm of Svarga in Hinduism. He is associated with the sky, lightning, weather, thunder
Indra
Key concept in Indian philosophy and Eastern religions, with multiple meanings
making the concept a dynamic one. The antonym of dharma is adharma. In Hinduism, dharma denotes behaviours that are considered to be in accord with Ṛta—the
Dharma
Integral part of the Hinduism
(bhakti). The chanting of mantras is the most popular form of worship in Hinduism. The Vedas are liturgical texts (mantras and hymns). Stuti is an umbrella
Prayer_in_Hinduism
Divine beings
popular contexts. Initially they included mainly Indian figures such as devas, asuras and yakshas, but later came to include other Asian spirits and local
Buddhist_deities
Emperor of Vijayanagara from 1406 to 1423
Deva Raya I (c. 1370 – 25 February 1423) was an Yadava Emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire (of the Sangama Dynasty). After Harihara II died, there was a
Deva_Raya_I
Concept of rebirth in different physical form
(devas, heavenly). In latter Buddhist traditions, this list grew to a list of six realms of rebirth, adding demigods (asuras). Early texts of Hinduism
Reincarnation
Temple in Karnataka, India
Lakkan Dandesha, a nayaka (chieftain) under the ruler Deva Raya II, also known as Prauda Deva Raya of the Vijayanagara Empire.[citation needed] The Virupaksha
Virupaksha_Temple,_Hampi
Vedic deity identified with Vishwakarma; also a Kamadeva in Jainism
Brahma, the creator god in Hinduism. In Puranic tradition, the term is a name applied to many different deities of Hinduism that played roles in creation
Prajapati
Incarnation of Varuna
the Hindu calendar. It is a thanksgiving celebration in honor of Varuna Deva for listening to their prayers. The Jhulelal Shrine at Odero Lal is situated
Jhulelal_(Hinduism)
Hindu tradition that worships Shiva
Encyclopedia of Hinduism, Volume 1. The Rosen Publishing Group. p. 349. ISBN 978-0-8239-3179-8. Gavin Flood (2008). The Blackwell Companion to Hinduism. John Wiley
Shaivism
Hindu deity
described the primeval waters that this deity perhaps embodied. In later Hinduism, she is described as the daughter of the Prajapati Daksha and his spouse
Danu_(Hinduism)
Consort of Indra in Hindu mythology
and Paulomi (Sanskrit: पौलोमी, IAST: Paulomī), is the queen of the devas in Hinduism. Described as tantalisingly beautiful, proud and kind, she is the
Indrani
Hindu sage
Shuka (Sanskrit: शुक IAST: Śuka, also Shukadeva Śuka-deva) is a rishi (sage) in Hinduism. He is the son of the sage Vyasa and the main narrator of the
Shuka
Celestial bow of Shiva
invoked half the strength of the devas to himself to make Śivaśakti (Javelin of Śiva) greater than Asuraśakti. The devas made Viśvakarmā construct a special
Pinaka_(Hinduism)
Heaven in Buddhism and Hinduism
Tuṣita (Sanskrit, Pāli Tusita) or Tushita is one of the six deva-worlds of the Buddhist Desire realm (Kāmadhātu), located between the Yāma heaven and the
Tushita
Emperor of Vijayanagara from 1617 to 1632
Rama Deva Raya (or Vira Rama Deva Raya; reigned 1617–1632) ascended the throne after a gruesome war in 1617 as the Emperor of Vijaynagara. In 1614, his
Rama_Deva_Raya
Mythological creatures in Indian religions
and necks, as common serpents, or as half-human, half-snake beings in Hinduism and Buddhism. Nagaraja is the title given to the king of the nāgas. Narratives
Nāga
Hindu ritual of light-waving
one's "entire existence" is surrendered to God through the arti ceremony. Hinduism has a long tradition of songs sung as an accompaniment to the ritual of
Arti_(Hinduism)
Act of religious devotion usually directed to one or more Hindu deities
Worship in Hinduism is an act of religious devotion usually directed to one or more Hindu deities, invoking a sense of Bhakti or devotional love. This
Worship_in_Hinduism
Medieval Odia Hindu dynasty
overthrown by Mukunda Deva of Chalukya Dynasty in 1560. Under Ramachandra Deva I, the dynasty shifted its capital to Khurda as Mukunda Deva lost his throne
Bhoi_dynasty
Hindu concept
Manu (Sanskrit: मनु) is a term found with various meanings in Hinduism. In early texts, it refers to the archetypal man, or the first man (progenitor of
Manu_(Hinduism)
Vedic sage
Kashyapa (Sanskrit: कश्यप, IAST: Kaśyapa) is a revered Vedic sage of Hinduism. He is one of the Saptarishis, the seven ancient sages of the Rigveda. In
Kashyapa
Hinduism influence in South India
Hinduism in South India refers to the Hindu culture of the people of South India. Hinduism in South India is characterized by Dravidian customs and traditions
Hinduism_in_South_India
Divine serpent in Hindu mythology
Vasuki (Sanskrit: वासुकि, romanized: Vāsuki) is the king of the nagas in Hinduism. He is described as having a gem called Nāgamani (serpent's ornament) on
Vasuki
Regional form of the Hindu deity Mahavishnu
brother, Balabhadra, and his sister, Subhadra. Jagannath, within Odia Hinduism, is the supreme god, Purushottama, and the Para Brahman. To most Vaishnava
Jagannath
12 Japanese Buddhist gods, associated with directions
Twelve Devas (14th-/15th-century hanging scrolls) The Twelve Devas or Juniten (Japanese: 十二天, Jūniten or Japanese: 十二大天衆, Jūnidaitenju) are twelve Japanese
Twelve_Devas
Major deity in Hinduism
Govinda, Madhava, Gopala and other names and titles is a major deity in Hinduism. He is worshipped as the eighth avatar of Vishnu and also as the Supreme
Krishna
Varna in Hinduism, one of four castes
qualities. These virtues and characteristics mirror the values cherished in Hinduism during the Sannyasa stage of life, or the life of renunciation for spiritual
Brahmin
Position of women in the religious texts of Hinduism
Diverse views on women and their roles exist within Hinduism. Women in Hinduism is a topic that can be approached from varied perspectives including those
Women_in_Hinduism
Tradition in Hinduism linked to Advaita Vedanta
traditions were assimilated into puranic Hinduism. Vishnu and Shiva emerged as the main deities, together with Sakti/Deva, subsuming local cults, popular totem
Smarta_tradition
Regent of Vijayanagara from 1542 to 1565
statesman of the Vijayanagara Empire, the son-in-law of Emperor Krishna Deva Raya and the progenitor of the Aravidu dynasty of Vijayanagara Empire, the
Rama_Raya
Hindu god, companion of the god Rama
Hanumān), also known as Maruti, Bajrangabali, and Anjaneya, is a deity in Hinduism, revered as a divine vanara, and a devoted companion of Lord Rama. Central
Hanuman
DEVA HINDUISM
DEVA HINDUISM
Female
Spanish
 Spanish name NEVA means "snow." Compare with other forms of Neva.
Boy/Male
Hindu
Vayu Deva
Female
French
 Short form of French Geneva, possibly NEVA means "race of women." Compare with other forms of Neva.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Debanshi | தேபநà¯à®·à¯€
Deva Ansh
Debanshi | தேபநà¯à®·à¯€
Female
English
 Old English name NEVA means "new." Compare with other forms of Neva.
Female
Greek
(Εὔα) Greek form of Hebrew Chavvah, EVA means "life." In the bible, this is the name of the first woman, the mother of the entire human family. Compare with another form of Eva.
Female
French
Pet form of French Geneviève, possibly VEVA means "race of women."
Female
Russian
(Russian Ева): Armenian and Russian form of Greek Eva, YEVA means "life."Â
Female
Hindi/Indian
(देवी) Hindi name derived from Sanskrit devi DEVI means "goddess."
Girl/Female
Hindu
Lakshmi Devi
Female
Hebrew
(רֶבַע) Variant spelling of Hebrew Reba, REVA means "ensnarer." Compare with masculine Reva.
Girl/Female
Danish, Gaelic, Indian, Sanskrit
God; Demi-god
Male
English
Variant spelling of English unisex Devon, DEVAN means "worshiper of the god Dumnonos."Â
Girl/Female
Indian Celtic
Superior.
Boy/Male
Hindu
God, King
Female
Hebrew
 Variant spelling of Hebrew Niva, NEVA means "speech." Compare with other forms of Neva.
Male
Hebrew
(רֶבַע) Variant spelling of Hebrew Reba, REVA means "a fourth part."
Boy/Male
Tamil
Aveekshith | அவிகà¯à®·à®¿à®¤
Vayu Deva
Aveekshith | அவிகà¯à®·à®¿à®¤
Boy/Male
Bengali, Christian, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Sikh, Tamil
Deity
Female
Finnish
Finnish form of Greek Eva, EEVA means "life."
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DEVA HINDUISM
Female
Spanish
Feminine form of Spanish Emygdio, EMYGDIA means "half-god, demigod."Â
Boy/Male
Indian
Primordial being
Boy/Male
Tamil
Lord Krishna
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Placing Side by Side
Girl/Female
Afghan, Arabic, Bengali, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Muslim
Like; Equal; Matching
Boy/Male
Hindu
Indra to Sudhi (Bhoomi), Lord of nectar
Surname or Lastname
Dutch
Dutch : from a dialect variant of haver ‘oats’, either an occupational name for someone who grew or sold oats, or a habitational name (van Haver), from any of several minor places named with this word.English : possibly a variant of Over, with the addition of an inorganic H-.
Boy/Male
Sikh
Guru light
Female
Bulgarian
, the descender.
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
Concerning a) seeker or one eho covets
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n.
Alt. of Hinduism
n.
The religious doctrines and rites of the Hindoos; Brahmanism.
n.
A god; a deity; a divine being; an idol; a king.
n.
Alt. of Deva
n.
See Dev.
a.
Deaf.
n.
; fem. of Deva. A goddess.