Know The Story Behind Hindu Immortals

There are many Hindu deities and characters that have been immortalized in stories and legends. Each has a unique story to tell, some of which are outlined below.

Kubera: Kubera is the god of treasures and wealth. He is also known as the Guardian of the Earth, and is said to be able to command both plants and animals. Kubera is often depicted as a fearsome beast with three heads, each of which holds a different kind of treasure.

Brahma: Brahma is the creator god in Hinduism. He is also considered to be the architect of the Universe. Brahma is usually depicted as a male figure with four arms, holding a conch shell, a discus, a winnowing fan, and a vase.

Ganesha: Ganesh is one of the most popular Hindu deities. He is known as the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom and knowledge. Ganesh is usually depicted as an elephant-headed deity with two small arms and a trunk, which he uses to haul objects or people across water. 

Hanuman: Hanuman is a Hindu deity, who often serves as an avatar of Lord Vishnu. He is considered to be one of the most devoted followers of Rama and the supreme devotee. Hanuman has a prominent role in many Hindu scriptures, which are generally attributed to Valmiki, and several stories have been developed around him. 

Kartikeya: Kartikeya is considered to be the son of Shiva and Parvati. He is celebrated for his extreme devotion towards Goddess Durga. In some myths, he killed Dushasana on her order at the hands of Kamadeva. In other myths, he married Sati and killed his evil father Hiranyaksha after he tried to kill her husband Shiva.

Mats ya: Matsya is considered to be the son of Vishnu and Lakshmi. He is known for his strength and devotion towards Lord Vishnu. Shlokas about him are found in many scriptures of India.Vishnu: Vishnu is generally visualized as having four arms holding a conch, discus, lotus flower and mace. His primary devotee amongst all characters in Hinduism is Rama, who had an incarnation known as Dasharatha on earth. The personification of all avatars of Vishnu is called Narayana, who is considered as the Supreme God by Hindus. Other than Lord Rama, there have been other avatars or incarnations including Krishna, Buddha and others. 

What are their stories?

The Hindu Immortals are a select group of humans who have been deemed by the Hindu gods to be immune from death. The process of becoming an Immortal is considered very sacred, and there is a long and complicated history behind how this select group was chosen. 

One of the myths behind the Hindu Immortals is that they were once ordinary humans who had an extraordinary encounter with one of the Hindu gods. This god would grant them immortality, and in return they were required to serve the deity faithfully. 

There are many stories behind how each individual became an Immortal, and each one is unique. However, some of the most famous Hindu Immortals include Rama (the hero of the Ramayana), Krishna (the protagonist of the Mahabharata), and Shiva (the god of destruction).