Brahma
Brahma, in Hinduism, occupies a unique position as one of the principal deities in the Trimurti, the triumvirate of major gods alongside Vishnu and Shiva. Often depicted as a bearded, four-faced figure seated on a lotus, Brahma symbolizes creation, the genesis of the universe, and the creative aspect of the Supreme Being. In Hindu cosmology, Brahma is responsible for the creation of the universe, bringing forth all living beings, elements, and realms into existence. His role is to manifest the divine order from the formless void, initiating the cycle of creation, preservation, and destruction that perpetuates the cosmos. Brahma's creation is not a one-time event but an ongoing process, continually unfolding across epochs known as Yugas. According to Hindu mythology, Brahma is said to have emerged from a golden egg, known as Hiranyagarbha or the Cosmic Egg, which symbolizes the primordial state of the universe before creation. From this egg, Brahma appears seated on a lotus, represe...