1. Brahma: Brahma is the creator deity in the Indian belief system. He is responsible for creating the universe and all living beings. However, he is not as actively worshiped as the other deities.
2. Vishnu: Vishnu is believed to be the preserver and protector of the universe. He is often depicted as having blue skin and multiple arms. Lord Vishnu is said to have reincarnated on Earth several times in different forms, known as avatars, to restore balance and defeat evil.
3. Shiva: Shiva is the destroyer deity in the Indian belief system. He is also considered the god of meditation, asceticism, and yoga. Lord Shiva is often depicted with a trident, a crescent moon on his head, and a snake around his neck. He is worshipped in various forms, such as a lingam or a Nataraja (dancing) image.
The three main deities of the Indian belief system are
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