Sep 8, 2023

​Hindu gods and their iconic mothers​

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These iconic mothers of Hindu mythology are revered and worshipped as Devi or Maa. The divine feminine energy is unmatchable. Every kid should know about the mothers of the Hindu gods.

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Lord Rama and Queen Kaushalya

Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu, was the son of King Dasharatha and Queen Kaushalya.

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Lord Hanuman and Anjana Devi

Lord Hanuman, the devoted monkey god, is believed to be the son of Anjana Devi and Kesari.

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Lord Shani and Goddess Chhaya

Lord Shani, the god of Saturn and a deity associated with justice and discipline, is said to be the son of Lord Surya (the sun god) and Goddess Chhaya.

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Lord Krishna and Queen Devaki

Lord Krishna, another avatar of Lord Vishnu, was born to Queen Devaki and King Vasudeva.

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Lord Yama and Goddess Saranyu

Lord Yama, the god of death and justice, is considered the son of Lord Surya and Goddess Saranyu.

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Lord Kartikeya and Goddess Parvati

Kartikeya, the god of war and valor, is another son of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva. He is also known as Murugan.

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​Lord Ayyappan and Goddess Mohini​

Ayyappan, a deity revered in South India, is believed to be the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Mohini, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

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Lord Ganesha and Goddess Parvati

Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdom and obstacles, is the son of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva. Parvati is also known as "Gauri" or "Shakti" and is considered a symbol of divine motherhood.

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