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Definition of Hindu deity
1. Noun. A deity worshipped by the Hindus.
Generic synonyms: Deity, Divinity, God, Immortal
Specialized synonyms: Aditi, Agni, Asura, Bhaga, Brahma, Brihaspati, Bhumi Devi, Devi, Chandi, Durga, Dyaus, Dyaus-pitar, Ganapati, Ganesa, Ganesh, Ganesha, Gauri, Hanuman, Indra, Ka, Kali, Kama, Mara, Kartikeya, Karttikeya, Lakshmi, Mitra, Parjanya, Anapurna, Annapurna, Parvati, Prajapati, Pushan, Rahu, Rudra, Sarasvati, Savitar, Sakti, Shakti, Shiva, Siva, Skanda, Surya, Uma, Ushas, Varuna, Vayu, Vishnu, Yama
Specialized synonyms: Aditya, Ahura, Asvins, Dharma, Garuda, Marut, Rhibhus, Ribhus, Soma, Vajra, Avatar
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hindu Deity
Literary usage of Hindu deity
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. John L. Stoddard's Lectures: Illustrated and Embellished with Views of the by John Lawson Stoddard (1897)
"It is a tank, about thirty feet in depth, supposed to have been dug originally
by the Hindu deity, Vishnu, and to be, even now, partially filled with his ..."
2. John L. Stoddard's Lectures by John Lawson Stoddard (1897)
"It is a tank, about thirty feet in depth, supposed to have been dug originally
by the Hindu deity, Vishnu, and to be, even now, partially filled with his ..."
3. Engraved Gems: Their History and Place in Art, in which is Embodied the by Maxwell Sommerville (1889)
"Alabaster—The Hindu deity Ganpati. CASE IIIII. 1491. ... Hindu deity Matsya
Avatar, with fish's tail. 1493. Alabaster—Hindu deity, incognito. CASE JJJJJ. ..."
4. Researches Concerning the Laws, Theology, Learning, Commerce, Etc. of by Quintin Craufurd (1817)
"Remarks on the worship of the moon as a male and female deity, 126—138 note.
On the value of the Roman Sesterce, ii. 294 note. Vishnu, a Hindu deity, ..."
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