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Balarama

Also known as Balaram, Balabhadra, Baladeva

Balarama is a distinct canonical deity represented at ISKCON Krishna Balaram Mandir.

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Durga

Also known as Devi, Mahadevi, Shakti

Goddess Durga is worshipped as divine power and protective motherhood, with traditions closely connected to Navratri, Durga Puja, Devi worship and Shakti temples across India.

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Ganesh

Also known as Ganesha, Ganapati, Vinayaka

Ganesha is a widely worshipped Hindu deity associated with beginnings, wisdom and the removal of obstacles. Darshn connects Ganesha with Ganesh Chaturthi, Siddhivinayak and Ganapati devotional texts.

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Guruvayurappan

Also known as Guruvayoorappan, Guruvayur Appan, Guruvayoor Appan

Guruvayurappan is the canonical deity of Guruvayur Temple.

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Hanuman

Also known as Bajrangbali, Bajrang Bali, Anjaneya

Hanuman is a major Hindu deity and a central figure in the Ramayana tradition, revered for devotion to Rama, courage, strength and service.

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Jagannath

Also known as Jagannatha, Lord Jagannath, Jagannath Mahaprabhu

Jagannath is a distinct canonical deity central to the Puri temple tradition.

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Kali

Also known as Maa Kali, Kali Maa, Goddess Kali

Kali is a distinct canonical deity central to Kali temple traditions.

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Kamakhya

Also known as Kamakhya Devi, Maa Kamakhya, Goddess Kamakhya

Kamakhya is a distinct canonical deity central to the Kamakhya temple tradition.

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Krishna

Also known as Shri Krishna, Sri Krishna, Govinda

Krishna is a major Hindu deity and a central figure of Vaishnava bhakti traditions. Darshn connects Krishna with Mathura, Vrindavan, Dwarka, Janmashtami and Krishna devotional literature.

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Lakshmi

Also known as Mahalakshmi, Maha Lakshmi, Shri Lakshmi

Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped as the goddess of prosperity, well-being and auspiciousness.

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Meenakshi

Also known as Meenakshi Amman, Minakshi, Goddess Meenakshi

Meenakshi is the principal goddess of Meenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai.

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Narasimha

Also known as Nrisimha, Narasimhadeva, Lakshmi Narasimha

Narasimha is the man-lion form of Vishnu, central to several Vaishnava temple traditions. Darshn connects Narasimha with Yadadri, Simhachalam and Narasimha devotional literature.

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Ram

Also known as Rama, Shri Ram, Sri Ram

Rama is a major Hindu deity and the hero of the Ramayana, closely associated with Ayodhya, Sita, Lakshmana and the ideal of dharma.

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Saraswati

Also known as Sarasvati, Sharada, Sharda

Saraswati is the Hindu goddess associated with learning, knowledge, music and speech. Darshn connects Saraswati with Basara, Sringeri, Vasant Panchami and Saraswati devotional texts.

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Shiva

Also known as Shiv, Mahadev, Mahadeva

Shiva is a major Hindu deity revered across diverse traditions, especially Shaiva traditions, and in many temple, household, and pilgrimage communities.

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Surya

Also known as Surya Dev, Surya Deva, Aditya

Surya is the Hindu sun deity represented by the Konark Sun Temple.

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