{"id":4935,"date":"2024-11-12T04:27:22","date_gmt":"2024-11-12T04:27:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/?p=4935"},"modified":"2024-11-19T09:38:31","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T09:38:31","slug":"gods-and-the-domains-of-their-rule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/gods-and-the-domains-of-their-rule\/","title":{"rendered":"Hindu Gods and Their Departments"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In the whole wide world of human existence, the notion of God is omnipresent. Divinity, however, is mostly manifested under categories. So even if you owe your allegiance to one God, you bow in front of a hundred more!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4993\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Gods-and-The-Domains-of-Their-Rule.jpg\" alt=\"Gods and The Domains of Their Rule\" width=\"1200\" height=\"733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Gods-and-The-Domains-of-Their-Rule.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Gods-and-The-Domains-of-Their-Rule-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Gods-and-The-Domains-of-Their-Rule-1024x625.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Gods-and-The-Domains-of-Their-Rule-768x469.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Gods-and-The-Domains-of-Their-Rule-870x531.jpg 870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The 33 crore Gods in Hinduism, in particular, holds the utmost fascination for many. The list is only figuratively exhaustive: hence, our discussion needs to happen strictly under the ambit of mortal restrictions!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/gods-and-the-domains-of-their-rule\/#BRAHMA\" >BRAHMA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/gods-and-the-domains-of-their-rule\/#VISHNU\" >VISHNU<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/gods-and-the-domains-of-their-rule\/#SHIVA\" >SHIVA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/gods-and-the-domains-of-their-rule\/#VISHWAKARMA\" >VISHWAKARMA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/gods-and-the-domains-of-their-rule\/#KALI\" >KALI<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/gods-and-the-domains-of-their-rule\/#KRISHNA\" >KRISHNA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/gods-and-the-domains-of-their-rule\/#GANESHA\" >GANESHA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/gods-and-the-domains-of-their-rule\/#SARASWATI\" >SARASWATI<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/gods-and-the-domains-of-their-rule\/#HANUMAN\" >HANUMAN<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/gods-and-the-domains-of-their-rule\/#LAKSHMI\" >LAKSHMI<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/gods-and-the-domains-of-their-rule\/#KAMDEV\" >KAMDEV<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/gods-and-the-domains-of-their-rule\/#SURYA\" >SURYA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/gods-and-the-domains-of-their-rule\/#VARUN\" >VARUN<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/gods-and-the-domains-of-their-rule\/#YAMA\" >YAMA<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BRAHMA\"><\/span><strong>BRAHMA<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Brahma.jpg\" alt=\"Lord Brahma\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Brahma.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Brahma-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Brahma-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Brahma-870x489.jpg 870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The creator of the Universe, He is depicted as supposedly calm and compassionate.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Suggested to Read<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/famous-brahma-temples-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">6 Most Famous Brahma Temples in India<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"VISHNU\"><\/span><strong>VISHNU<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4948\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Vishnu.jpg\" alt=\"Lord Vishnu\" width=\"900\" height=\"562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Vishnu.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Vishnu-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Vishnu-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Vishnu-870x543.jpg 870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The protector of the Universe, through His transition into numerous incarnations or avatars.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Also Read<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/vishnu-temples-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Famous Vishnu Temples in India<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SHIVA\"><\/span><strong>SHIVA<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4945\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Shiva.jpg\" alt=\"Lord Shiva\" width=\"900\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Shiva.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Shiva-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Shiva-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Shiva-870x497.jpg 870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><br \/>\nThe Destroyer of Evil and the Transformer, as also young girls\u2019 fantasy as an ideal husband.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Also Read<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/must-visit-temples-dedicated-to-lord-shiva-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Must Visit Temples Dedicated to Lord Shiva in India<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"VISHWAKARMA\"><\/span><strong>VISHWAKARMA<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4949\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Vishwakarma.jpg\" alt=\"Lord Vishwakarma\" width=\"900\" height=\"655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Vishwakarma.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Vishwakarma-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Vishwakarma-768x559.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Vishwakarma-870x633.jpg 870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The God of Tools and Implements, He is highly regarded as the reigning deity of engineering.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"KALI\"><\/span><strong>KALI<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4936\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Goddess-Kali.jpg\" alt=\"Goddess Kali\" width=\"900\" height=\"562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Goddess-Kali.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Goddess-Kali-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Goddess-Kali-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Goddess-Kali-870x543.jpg 870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Divine Protector and Liberator, as much feared as is revered and leads the path of eternity.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"KRISHNA\"><\/span><strong>KRISHNA<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4944\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Krishna.jpg\" alt=\"Lord Krishna\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Krishna.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Krishna-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Krishna-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Krishna-870x489.jpg 870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The God of Love and Tenderness, Krishna is celebrated and loved in all of Indian mythology. His antics as a child occupy a special place in the heart of his disciples.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Suggested to Read<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/krishna-temples-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Famous Krishna Temples In India<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GANESHA\"><\/span><strong>GANESHA<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4941\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Ganesha.jpg\" alt=\"Lord Ganesha\" width=\"900\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Ganesha.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Ganesha-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Ganesha-768x456.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Ganesha-870x516.jpg 870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The adorable Elephant faced Deity, celebrated for ushering in auspiciousness and luck into life.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SARASWATI\"><\/span><strong>SARASWATI<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4938\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Goddess-Saraswati.jpg\" alt=\"Goddess Saraswati\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Goddess-Saraswati.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Goddess-Saraswati-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Goddess-Saraswati-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Goddess-Saraswati-870x489.jpg 870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Goddess of Learning and Wisdom, who enjoys peak popularity during exam season and on Saraswati Puja.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HANUMAN\"><\/span><strong>HANUMAN<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4942\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Hanuman.jpg\" alt=\"Lord Hanuman\" width=\"900\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Hanuman.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Hanuman-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Hanuman-768x467.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Hanuman-870x529.jpg 870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Deity for Strength and Courage, invoked in the recitation of the Hanuman Chalisa.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LAKSHMI\"><\/span><strong>LAKSHMI<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4937\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Goddess-Lakshmi.jpg\" alt=\"Goddess Lakshmi\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Goddess-Lakshmi.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Goddess-Lakshmi-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Goddess-Lakshmi-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Goddess-Lakshmi-870x489.jpg 870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Overseer of Wealth, highly revered and worshiped on many occasions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"KAMDEV\"><\/span><strong>KAMDEV<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4943\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Kamdev.jpeg\" alt=\"Lord Kamdev\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Kamdev.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Kamdev-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Kamdev-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Kamdev-870x489.jpeg 870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The God of Desire, indicative of celebration of the instinctive tendencies in lesser mortals.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SURYA\"><\/span><strong>SURYA<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4946\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Surya.jpg\" alt=\"Lord Surya\" width=\"900\" height=\"569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Surya.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Surya-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Surya-768x486.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Surya-870x550.jpg 870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Sun God and the God of Creation. Offering water to the Sun is believed to be one of the ideal ways to start your day.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"VARUN\"><\/span><strong>VARUN<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4947\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Varun.jpg\" alt=\"Lord Varun\" width=\"900\" height=\"559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Varun.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Varun-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Varun-768x477.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Varun-870x540.jpg 870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Water God, the Deity of the Monsoons and is therefore highly revered in agricultural India.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YAMA\"><\/span><strong>YAMA<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4950\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Yama.jpg\" alt=\"Lord Yama\" width=\"900\" height=\"504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Yama.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Yama-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Yama-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lord-Yama-870x487.jpg 870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The God of the Underworld and Death, revered and worshiped for a smooth passage into the afterlife.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the whole wide world of human existence, the notion of God is omnipresent. Divinity, however, is mostly manifested under categories. So even if you owe your allegiance to one God, you bow in front of a hundred more! 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