Hinduism

Below is a list of some of the key animals and insects that held religious and cultural significance in ancient Indian traditions, particularly within Hinduism:

Deity Association: The cow is considered sacred in Hinduism and is associated with several deities, including Krishna, who is depicted as a cowherd.

These animals and insects hold significant symbolic and religious importance in ancient Indian culture, and their worship reflects the deep connection between the natural world and spirituality in Hinduism.

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Ad-ima and Heva

These figures are considered the progenitors of humanity in the Hindu tradition​ (Hinduism Way of Life)​​ (Old World Gods)​.

This metaphor has been interpreted as an early form of the later stories of human origins found in various cultures​ (Hinduism Stack Exchange)​.

In Hinduism, there are multiple theories regarding creation, as different Puranas provide various accounts of how the world and humans came into existence.

The Linga, or Lingam, holds profound significance in Hinduism and other spiritual traditions.

Representation of the Divine: The Linga is primarily a symbol of Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities in Hinduism, representing his formless and infinite nature.

In Hinduism, the concept of principal deities is complex due to the religion's polytheistic nature and the vast diversity of traditions and beliefs.

Here are some of the principal deities of Hinduism:

Vishnu is one of the principal deities of Hinduism, and he is considered the preserver and protector of the universe within the Hindu Trimurti, which includes Brahma (the creator) and Shiva (the destroyer).

Vishnu is highly revered in Hinduism and has many important aspects and attributes.

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Hinduism = VisNU

Vishnu is one of the principal deities of Hinduism, and he is considered the preserver and protector of the universe within the Hindu Trimurti, which includes Brahma (the creator) and Shiva (the destroyer).

Vishnu is highly revered in Hinduism and has many important aspects and attributes.

Rta (Vedic Hinduism):

Dharma (Hinduism and Buddhism):

Animals

The bull

In Hinduism, the bull is revered as the vehicle (vahana) of Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities.

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Ila

Cycles

Weekdays

Surya (Hinduism), the Sun God, is depicted riding a chariot drawn by seven horses, representing the seven days of the week or the seven colors of the rainbow.

Cycles

Four Yugas

Ignatius Donnelly

The Colonies of Atlantis

Similar sun deities and sun festivals (e.g., Rama in Hinduism, Rana among the Toltecs, Raymi in Peru, and Rayam in Yemen) indicate a widespread Atlantean influence.

Theosophical

Bishop Leadbeater

He was particularly influenced by Hinduism and Buddhism, which significantly shaped his later teachings.

Mesopotamian

The Holy Seven

Atri, a sage in Hinduism, is one of the Saptarishis credited with composing several hymns of the Rigveda and known for his wisdom and knowledge of dharma (duty, morality, law).

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Vaivasvata Manu

The Rigveda is one of the oldest known religious texts and a foundational scripture of Hinduism.

In Hinduism, Brahma is one of the principal deities and part of the Trimurti, which includes Vishnu and Shiva.

His four heads represent the four Vedas, the most sacred texts in Hinduism.

This is another aspect found in Hinduism and some Buddhist traditions.

Hindu MythologyIn Hinduism, crows are considered to be ancestors' spirits.

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Deva

In Hinduism, "Deva" (often spelled as "Devas") are divine beings or deities.

Here are some of the most well-known Devas in Hinduism:

Brahma is the creator deity in Hinduism.

Vedic Culture: In ancient India, the term was associated with the Vedic culture, a period in Indian history when the Vedas, the oldest scriptures of Hinduism, were composed.

Elohim

Yahweh YHWH

Parabrahman is often considered to be a cognate term for the Supreme Being in Hinduism.

Trimurti in Hinduism: As mentioned earlier, in Hinduism, the Trimurti comprises Brahma (the creator), Vishnu (the preserver), and Shiva (the destroyer).

Hindu Trinity: In Hinduism, the Trimurti consists of Brahma (the creator), Vishnu (the preserver), and Shiva (the destroyer).

In Hinduism, the serpent Ananta-Shesha symbolizes time, transformation, and the infinite.

Devas: In Hinduism, Devas are celestial beings or gods.

Devas: Similar to Hinduism, Buddhism acknowledges celestial beings called Devas.

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Padma Purana

The creation story in the Padma Purana generally follows the cosmological model common to Hinduism, involving cycles of creation, preservation, and dissolution.

They are the parents of Lord Kapila, an important figure in the philosophical traditions of Hinduism.

Surya: In Hinduism, Surya is the solar deity and is often portrayed riding a chariot driven by seven horses.

Corresponds to Kali(not to be confused with the goddess; from a root kad “suffer, grieve, hurt; confound, confuse”) of Kali Yuga in Hinduism, Kroni in Ayyavazhi Hinduism, and Devaputra(son of a deva) Mara in Buddhism.