Hinduism doesnot has 330 million Gods
02 Jun 2016The common in correct fact that is spreading around the world is “Hinduism has 330 million Gods”.
In Sanskrit, it is said that there are ‘33 Koti’ gods. The word ‘Koti’ here means ‘types’ and NOT ‘crores’ (1 crore=10 million).
In the Bhagavata Purana, the names of 12 Adityas are given as:
- Dhaataa,
- Mita,
- Aaryamaa,
- Shakraa,
- Varuna,
- Ansha,
- Bhaaga,
- Poosha,
- Savita,
- Tavaastha,
- Vivaaswaana
- Vishnu.
8 types of Vasu as,
- Dhara,
- Dhruva,
- Soma,
- Aha,
- Anila,
- Anala,
- Pratyusha,
- Prabhaasha.
11 types of Rudras as,
- Hara,
- Bahuroopa,
- Trayambaka,
- Aparaajita,
- Brushaakaapi,
- Shambhoo,
- Kapaardi,
- Revaata,
- Mrugvyaadha,
- Sharvaa
- Kapaali.
The remaining two types are Ashwini and Kumara.
In total there are 33 Gods.