The wife of the God, Shiva, is Parvati. Their children are Ganesha and Kartikeya. In Hinduism, Shiva is one of many Gods. The Gods in Hinduism aren't always male either. Many of which are female. such as Shiva's wife, Parvati. Unlike many other religions, Hinduism is not based off of one idea, but rather many ideas that join together to make up who they know to be God. Myth is an idea that comes from my world and not the world. Shiva embodies the emotions ranging from: fear to love, and domination to affection. The four heads of Brahma represent the four expressions of Veda, the four goals of life, which are:
Dharma- righteous conduct
Artha- economic activity
Kama- pleasurable pursuits
Moksha- spiritual practices
Turmeric is a golden herb associated with antiseptic properties. It's bright yellow color is associated with gold. The wives of Vishnu are Shri and Bhu. They are the Goddesses of wealth and earth. Kama is the Hindu cupid who is associated with the parrot and lotus.
Bibliography
Pattanaik, Devdutt. Seven Secrets of Hindu Calendar Art.
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