D E V A S: The Book of Hindu Gods and Goddesses

From the origins of the Trimurti to the avatars of Vishnu, the fierce forms of the Goddess, and the celestial lords of the Navagraha - Devas is a comprehensive reference to the divine beings of Hindu tradition, organized not as a dry alphabetical list, but as a guided journey through the pantheon itself.Each of the nearly 140 deities and divine beings profiled here follows a consistent structure: family and relationships, domain and significance, iconography, key Puranic stories, sacred symbols, and cross-references to related figures - so readers can explore a single god or goddess in depth, or trace an entire divine family across generations.Written with reverence for the tradition and grounded in Puranic sources, Devas is designed for spiritual seekers, students of mythology, practitioners of Hindu dharma, and anyone seeking a trustworthy single-volume companion to the gods and goddesses of India.Inside you'll find: - The Trimurti - Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva - and their divine consorts- The ten avatars of Vishnu, the Dashavatara, in full- The family of Shiva, including Ganesha and Kartikeya- The Navagraha, the nine celestial lords- The great Vedic Devas - Indra, Agni, Surya, and more- Devis and mother goddesses beyond the Trimurti's consorts- Nagas, Yakshas, Apsaras, and other divine beings- A full glossary, alphabetical index, and comparative family tree