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Why are there so many different types of statues gods?

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Each god represents a different part of life. They need all the statues to honor all these gods and goddesses. All these gods portray different aspects of what Hindus call the Ultimate God, Brahman.

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A deity is a god or goddess in polytheistic religions. They are usually depicted as having a divine status, like a supreme being.

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Polytheism is the belief of many gods in a religion. For example, Hinduism believes in many gods. An example of a non polytheism religion is Christianity because it worships one god in particular.

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Brahman is considered the Ultimate One. He is believed to take many forms, and is believed to be immortal. Even though Hindu religion honors lots of gods, the main god is Brahman. Most deities are based off of Brahman.

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There are many gods and these are what they are and what they represent: The goddess Saraswati is the goddess of knowledge and creativity, the goddess Lakshmi is the goddess of good health and prosperity, and Shakti the goddess of love and devotion etc.

Saraswati

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Why are offerings given to images of the deities?

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Why are offerings given to images of the deities?

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Offerings are an essential part of worship. During puja, a devotee presents gifts that, according to tradition, the particular god or goddess likes: often flowers, special foods, grains, coconuts, or oils.

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There are other beliefs like Samsara. This is the belief of reincarnation. reincarnation is when you die and become something else, like an animal. They also believe in Karma. Karma is when someone does something bad and then something bad happens to  that person. Another belief is Dharma. Dharma is more of a duty or way of life that helps people live happily, selflessly, and in balance.

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Why do they have so many deities for one person?

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Why do they have so many deities for one person?

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They all represent different aspects, that needed to be honored, of the Ultimate One, or Brahman.