Why do Hindu gods look like humans?

Not just Hindu gods, in fact most gods of most religions look like Humans. The apparent resemblance most likely came from humanity’s attempt to turn cold distant elements into something loving and caring. A father and mother figure who is there for us, to protect against the harsh elements, and the invading tribes.

Why do Hindu gods have animal faces?

Ganesha is considered as the remover of obstacles who provides success, prosperity and fortune. Various other Hindu deities have animal features like Lord Hanuman, Varuna, Kamadhenu, the Nagas, the Vahanas (animal mounts of the Gods) and four of Vishnu’s ten incarnations (fish, turtle, boar and half-man-half-lion).

Are all Hindu gods human?

It is an image of a god, but the god is a human being. “Hinduism is certainly a religion, but it is also a philosophy of life, and all of these deities are, in one form or another, supposed to mirror life itself and your own struggles,” Ms. Sharma said.

How does Hindu reach moksha?

Moksha is the end of the death and rebirth cycle and is classed as the fourth and ultimate artha (goal). It is the transcendence of all arthas. It is achieved by overcoming ignorance and desires. It is a paradox in the sense that overcoming desires also includes overcoming the desire for moksha itself.

Why do Hindus not eat pork?

The first 4 legged animal the Vishnu energy (formation) came into was said to be a Varaha a boar. Hence this is the reason why Hindu’s don’t eat pork, it is simply because Vishnu is linked with a boar. A lot of Vishnu followers and especially Hanuman followers do not eat pork.

Why do Hindus burn bodies?

Hindus generally cremate their dead. Hindus believe that burning the body, and, hence, destroying it, helps the departed soul get over any residual attachment it may have developed for the deceased person.

Why are the Hindu gods blue?

Then why is Lord Krishna universally depicted as someone with blue skin? Hindu religion believes in symbolisms and the blue color is a symbol of the infinite and the immeasurable. Since Lord Krishna is beyond our perception, it seemed apt to attribute this colour to him.

Who gave the faces to the God?

Raja Ravi Varma
Raja Ravi Varma: The painter-king who gave gods & goddesses a human face. Think of the goddess Laxmi.