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      • Krishna (/ ˈkrɪʃnə /; Sanskrit: कृष्ण, IAST: Kṛṣṇa [ˈkr̩ʂɳɐ]) is a major deity in Hinduism. He is worshipped as the eighth avatar of Vishnu and also as the Supreme God in his own right. He is the god of protection, compassion, tenderness, and love; and is widely revered among Hindu divinities.
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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › KrishnaKrishna - Wikipedia

    The worship of Krishna is part of Vaishnavism, a major tradition within Hinduism. Krishna is considered a full avatar of Vishnu, or one with Vishnu himself. [176] However, the exact relationship between Krishna and Vishnu is complex and diverse, [177] with Krishna of Krishnaite sampradayas considered an independent deity and supreme.

  3. www.britannica.com › topic › Krishna-Hindu-deityKrishna | Story, Meaning, Description, & Legends | Britannica

    Sep 12, 2024 · Krishna, one of the most widely revered and most popular of all Indian divinities, worshipped as the eighth incarnation (avatar, or avatara) of the Hindu god Vishnu and also as a supreme god in his own right.

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  5. www.learnreligions.com › who-is-krishna-1770452Who Is Lord Krishna? - Learn Religions

    Jul 3, 2019 · The great exponent of the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna is the ninth and the most powerful incarnation of Vishnu, the Godhead of the Hindu Trinity of deities.

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  6. www.templepurohit.com › hindu-gods-and-deitiesLord Krishna – Hindu Gods and Deities - TemplePurohit

    Lord Krishna is one of the most popular Gods in Hinduism. Krishna is considered the supreme deity, worshipped across many traditions of Hinduism in a variety of different perspectives.

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  8. www.worldhistory.org › KrishnaKrishna - World History Encyclopedia

    Oct 1, 2015 · Krishna (Krsna or Hari Krishna) is a major god of the Hindu pantheon and considered the eighth incarnation of Vishnu. He is perhaps the most popular of all the heroes of Hindu mythology.

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  9. study.com › learn › lessonLord Krishna in Hinduism | Story, Representation & Symbolism

    Nov 21, 2023 · Krishna is a major Hindu god. Often called Lord Krishna, he is one of the most widely worshiped and popular Hindu deities. Krishna is the eighth avatar (or incarnation) of Vishnu. He was...

  10. www.britannica.com › summary › Krishna-Hindu-deityKrishna summary | Britannica

    Krishna, One of the most widely venerated Hindu gods, worshiped as the eighth incarnation of Vishnu and as the supreme deity. Many Krishna legends are drawn from the Mahabharata and the Puranas.