Ram Darbar
Ram ji, Sita ji, Laxman ji and Hanuman ji
Ram Darbar brings together Ram ji, his wife Sita ji, his brother Laxman ji and his greatest devotee, Hanuman ji, as one family at worship. Devotees see Ram as the model of duty and fair rule, and Sita as the model of devotion and quiet strength. This group includes Das Hanuman, Hanuman in his posture of humble service at Ram’s feet.
Radha Krishna
Radha ji and Krishna ji
Radha ji and Krishna ji are worshipped together as devotion joined with the divine. Shri Krishna is loved as a playful protector, an avatar of Bhagwan Vishnu who guides his devotees through both joy and hardship. Radha stands beside him as the purest example of a devotee’s love for God.
Laxmi Narayan
Laxmi ji and Vishnu ji
Laxmi Narayan pairs Laxmi ji, goddess of wealth and good fortune, with Vishnu ji, preserver of the universe. Devotees see this pairing as the balance of divine power and divine grace, since Laxmi’s blessings are said to follow wherever Vishnu is honoured. Many pray to this pair for prosperity and a secure home.
Shiv Parivar
Shiv ji, Parvati ji, Ganesh ji, Kartik ji and Nandi ji
Shiv Parivar shows Shiv ji as the Shivling together with his family: Parvati ji, his sons Ganesh ji and Kartik ji, and Nandi ji, the bull who carries and guards him. The Shivling is a simple, rounded form that devotees worship as the formless power of Shiva. The grouping shows Shiva as part of a family, not only as a solitary ascetic.
Shivling ji
Shiv ji in his formless form
The Shivling is the most widely worshipped form of Shiv ji. Its smooth, rounded shape has no face or limbs, because it stands for Shiva beyond every form, the source of all creation. Devotees pour water or milk over it in abhishek and offer bel leaves, especially on Mondays and at Maha Shivratri.
Ganesh ji
Remover of obstacles
Ganesh ji is worshipped first, before any other deity, as the remover of obstacles and the lord of new beginnings. He has the head of an elephant and is known for his wisdom and his fondness for sweets. Devotees turn to Ganesh before starting a journey or taking on any new task.
Hanuman ji
Strength and selfless service
Hanuman ji is loved for his great strength and his complete devotion to Shri Ram. He is honoured as a protector who stays close to those who call on him in times of fear or difficulty. Many devotees see Hanuman as the model of selfless service and unshakeable faith.
Durga ji
Courage and protection
Durga ji is the warrior goddess who protects her devotees from danger and fights the forces of evil. She is shown riding a lion or tiger, armed and fearless, yet devotees approach her as a mother who shields her children. They call on Durga for courage and protection in difficult times.
Mahakali ji
The fierce, protective Mother
Mahakali ji is the fierce form of the Mother Goddess, representing the power that destroys ego and fear. Her dark, intense form can seem frightening, but devotees understand it as the force that burns away what holds them back. They approach her with deep respect as a protector in the most difficult moments.
Saraswati ji
Knowledge and the arts
Saraswati ji is the goddess of knowledge and the arts, often shown seated with a veena and a book. Students and artists pray to her for wisdom and clear thought, especially before exams or important learning. She is honoured alongside Laxmi and Durga as one of the three great goddesses in Hindu tradition.
Tirupati ji (Balaji)
A beloved form of Vishnu ji
Tirupati ji, also known as Balaji or Venkateswara, is a form of Bhagwan Vishnu loved across South India and by devotees worldwide. He is worshipped as a deity who grants wishes and clears away hardship for those who approach him with faith. His main shrine on the Tirumala hills is one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in the world.
Shani Maharaj ji
Justice and karma
Shani Maharaj ji, also called Shani Dev, is the deity of the planet Saturn and of justice and karma. He gives each person the results of their own actions, whether that brings hardship or reward. Devotees pray to him for patience through difficult periods and for fairness in how life treats them.
Navgrah
The nine planetary deities
Navgrah is the group of nine planetary deities believed to shape each person’s life and destiny: Surya, Chandra, Mangal, Budh, Brihaspati, Shukra, Shani, Rahu and Ketu. Each one governs a different part of a person’s character and fortune. Devotees worship the Navgrah together to seek balance and to ease the difficult periods any one planet might bring.
