In Indian mythology, there are numerous gods, primarily from Hinduism, which draws from scriptures such as the Vedas, Mahabharata, and Ramayana. These gods have unique appearances and symbolic attributes. Below is a list of major Hindu deities, along with their names, descriptions, and physical features, to help you generate their images in MidJourney.
Major Hindu Deities
1. Brahma – The God of Creation
- Appearance: Four faces and four arms, holding the Vedas, a rosary, a water pot, and a lotus flower. He is often seated on a lotus or riding a swan.
- Keywords: Four faces, lotus, swan, scriptures, white robes, golden glow, divine creator.
2. Vishnu – The Preserver of the Universe
- Appearance: Blue skin, four arms holding a discus (chakra), a conch shell, a mace, and a lotus. He is often reclining on the serpent Shesha or riding the eagle Garuda.
- Keywords: Blue skin, discus, conch shell, lotus, serpent, divine eagle, cosmic protector.
3. Shiva – The God of Destruction and Rebirth
- Appearance: Blue throat, a third eye on his forehead, crescent moon on his head, dressed in tiger skin, holding a trident, and with snakes coiled around his neck. Ganga (the river) flows from his hair. Often depicted in meditation or dancing (Tandava).
- Keywords: Third eye, trident, snake, crescent moon, blue throat, flowing Ganges, cosmic dance.
4. Shakti – The Goddess of Power/Energy
- Appearance: A fierce and beautiful goddess often associated with Shiva. She holds weapons in multiple hands and rides a lion or tiger, symbolizing strength and energy.
- Keywords: Weapons, warrior stance, tiger, red attire, glowing energy, divine power.
5. Parvati – The Goddess of Love and Devotion
- Appearance: A gentle and beautiful woman dressed in colorful attire, often shown with her husband, Shiva, and their son Ganesha.
- Keywords: Gentle, maternal, colorful clothing, lotus flower, harmonious family, mountain background.
6. Kali – The Goddess of Destruction and Time
- Appearance: Dark-skinned or deep blue, wild unbound hair, tongue sticking out, wearing a garland of skulls and holding severed heads and weapons. She often stands on Shiva’s body.
- Keywords: Dark goddess, skulls, blood, weapons, fierce, destruction, intense battle stance.
7. Lakshmi – The Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity
- Appearance: A radiant and graceful woman dressed in red or gold saris, seated on a lotus, with gold coins flowing from her hands and accompanied by two white elephants.
- Keywords: Golden glow, lotus, coins, white elephants, red-gold sari, elegance, prosperity.
8. Saraswati – The Goddess of Knowledge and Arts
- Appearance: Dressed in white, seated on a lotus, holding a veena (musical instrument), scriptures, and a rosary, often with a swan nearby.
- Keywords: White attire, veena, lotus, swan, scriptures, wisdom, artistic elegance.
9. Ganesha – The Remover of Obstacles and God of Wisdom
- Appearance: An elephant-headed god with a round belly, holding sweets, a lotus, and a small axe, often riding a mouse.
- Keywords: Elephant head, sweets, lotus, mouse, wisdom, kind expression, auspicious symbol.
10. Hanuman – The God of Strength and Devotion
- Appearance: Monkey-faced with a muscular body, holding a golden mace and often depicted flying while carrying a mountain.
- Keywords: Monkey god, golden mace, mountain, strength, devotion, flying pose, red background.
11. Indra – The God of Thunder and War
- Appearance: A warrior with a thunderbolt weapon (Vajra), riding a white elephant named Airavata.
- Keywords: Thunderbolt, white elephant, warrior stance, storm clouds, golden armor.
12. Gayatri – The Goddess of Enlightenment
- Appearance: A goddess with five faces and ten arms, holding sacred objects, seated on a lotus, symbolizing enlightenment and wisdom.
- Keywords: Five-faced goddess, lotus, radiant wisdom, meditation, sacred objects.
Other Important Figures and Incarnations
Beyond the main gods, there are notable incarnations and other divine figures:
- Rama: An avatar of Vishnu, depicted as a handsome prince with a bow and arrow, wearing blue garments.
- Krishna: An avatar of Vishnu, depicted with blue skin, playing a flute, often surrounded by cows or gopis (cowherd maidens).
- Durga: A fierce warrior goddess, holding multiple weapons and riding a tiger, symbolizing victory over evil.
- Agni: The God of Fire, depicted with red skin, riding a ram, surrounded by flames.
- Garuda: A divine bird, half-human and half-eagle, serving as Vishnu’s mount with wings spread wide.
- Naga: Snake gods, often depicted as half-human and half-snake, guarding treasures in lakes or caves.
Tips for MidJourney Prompts
When generating images in MidJourney, combine the deity’s features, symbolic items, color themes, and backgrounds. For example:
- “A majestic god with four faces and four arms, seated on a glowing lotus, holding scriptures and a rosary – divine light, golden aura, ethereal background” (Brahma)
- “A fierce goddess with black skin, wild flowing hair, wearing a garland of skulls, holding weapons, standing on a fallen god – dark tones, intense, destruction” (Kali)
- “A gentle goddess dressed in golden red attire, seated on a lotus, surrounded by white elephants, showering gold coins – radiant, elegant, prosperous setting” (Lakshmi)
By using these detailed descriptions, you can create vivid, symbolic, and accurate representations of Indian gods.
