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Brahma

ब्रह्मा
Also known as: Brahmā, Four-faced, Pitāmaha, Vidhi, Hiraṇyagarbha

About

The creator god of the Trimurti. Born from the lotus that emerged from Vishnu's navel. Created the universe, the Vedas, and all living beings. Associated with knowledge, creation, and the four Vedas represented by his four faces.

Attributes

CreationFour facesVedasKnowledgePrajapati

Symbols

Four facesLotusVedasSwanJapa malaKamandalu
Consort
Sarasvati
Vahana (Mount)
Swan (Hamsa)

Associated Mantras

Om Brahmaṇe Namaḥ
Brahma Gayatri
Brahma Suktam

Festivals

Brahma Puja (rare)Pushkar (Rajasthan)

Scriptures

PuranasBrahma PurāṇaVedas

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India (few temples)Pushkar (Rajasthan)NepalThailand (as Phra Phrom)

Iconography

Four-faced, red or golden complexion. Four arms holding: vedas (or lotus), kamandalu (water pot), japa mala, and in abhaya or varada mudra. Seated on a lotus or swan. White beard, serene expression.