Gods of Russia (Ancient Slavic Gods)

🇷🇺 Gods of Russia (Ancient Slavic Gods)

Before Christianity, Russia followed Slavic Paganism. These deities are part of Slavic mythology and are still worshipped today by small groups of Rodnovery / Slavic Neo-Pagans.

Major Slavic (Russian) Gods

God Role

Perun God of thunder, lightning, war; similar to Zeus/Indra

Svarog God of fire, sky, blacksmithing; creator deity

Dazhbog (Dazhdbog) Sun god, giver of blessings

Veles God of earth, water, forests, magic, cattle

Mokosh Mother goddess, fertility, women's work

Rod Primordial creator god; god of fate

Lada Goddess of love, beauty, harmony

Jarilo (Yarilo) God of spring, fertility, youth

Svarozhich Fire god, son of Svarog

Chors Moon god

Marzanna (Morana) Goddess of winter, death, rebirth

Where these gods are worshipped today?

Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Poland, Czech Republic

Mainly by Slavic Neo-Pagans (Rodnovers) — a small but growing community.

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🇮🇳 Gods of India (Hindu Gods)

India has one of the world’s most detailed and vast spiritual traditions. The major gods and goddesses include:

Major Hindu Gods (India)

God Role

Brahma Creator (Trimurti)

Vishnu Preserver (Trimurti)

Shiva Destroyer/Transformer (Trimurti)

Lakshmi Goddess of wealth and prosperity

Saraswati Goddess of knowledge, arts

Parvati Goddess of motherhood and power

Durga Warrior goddess, form of Parvati

Kali Fierce form of Shakti

Ganesha Remover of obstacles

Murugan (Kartikeya) God of war (South India)

Rama Avatar of Vishnu

Krishna Avatar of Vishnu; central deity

Hanuman Devotee of Rama; symbol of strength

Surya Sun god

Indra King of gods, rain and thunder

Agni Fire god

Varuna Water god

Yama God of death

Kubera God of wealth

Ayyappa South Indian deity (Kerala)

Where these gods are worshipped today?

India (primary)

Also in Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Mauritius, Fiji, Indonesia (Bali), Thailand, Cambodia, Caribbean, UK, USA, Canada, Australia, etc.

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Summary: Russia vs India Gods

Aspect Russia (Slavic Paganism) India (Hinduism)

Tradition Ancient Slavic Pagan Ancient Vedic–Hindu

Main god type Nature gods (thunder, sun, fire) Trimurti + Shakti + avatars

Worship today Small Neo-Pagan groups Massive global Hindu population

Modern presence Limited Very large & vibrant