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  1. Shiva
    the destroyer; one of the three major divinities in the later Hindu pantheon
    He, the preserver, is one of the Hindu trinity of Gods (the other two being Brahma: the creator and Shiva: the destroyer).
  2. Lakshmi
    Hindu goddess of fortune and prosperity
    Lakshmi is the four-armed goddess who emerges from the water at the very start of the film.
  3. Hanuman
    in Hinduism, the monkey god and helper of Rama; god of devotion and courage
    Brahma was born "in the lotus flower which grew from the navel of Vishnu at the beginning of the universe."
    [edit] Shiva, Agni, and Hanuman

    Shiva, the god of destruction, is one of the supreme Hindu gods, on par with Vishnu and Brahma.
  4. Sita
    wife of the Hindu god Rama; regarded as an ideal of womanhood
    Sita is an incarnation of Lakshmi (just as Rama is an incarnation of Vishnu).
  5. Vishnu
    the sustainer; a Hindu divinity worshipped as the preserver of worlds
    She is consort to Vishnu.
  6. Agni
    (Sanskrit) Hindu god of fire in ancient and traditional India; one of the three chief deities of the Vedas
    Brahma was born "in the lotus flower which grew from the navel of Vishnu at the beginning of the universe."
    [edit] Shiva, Agni, and Hanuman

    Shiva, the god of destruction, is one of the supreme Hindu gods, on par with Vishnu and Brahma.
  7. humanoid
    an automaton that resembles a human being
    Hanuman is the ape-like humanoid (vanara) who helps Rama rescue Sita.
  8. Rama
    avatar of Vishnu whose name is synonymous with God; any of three incarnations: Ramachandra or Parashurama or Balarama
    Sita is an incarnation of Lakshmi (just as Rama is an incarnation of Vishnu).
  9. Brahma
    the Creator; one of the three major deities in the later Hindu pantheon
    He, the preserver, is one of the Hindu trinity of Gods (the other two being Brahma: the creator and Shiva: the destroyer).
  10. incarnation
    the act of attributing human characteristics to abstract ideas etc.
    Sita is an incarnation of Lakshmi (just as Rama is an incarnation of Vishnu).
  11. depiction
    representation by drawing or painting etc
    In the film he appears in the depiction of Nataraja, the blue four-armed god with snakes in his hair dancing in a circle of fire.
  12. avatar
    the manifestation of a Hindu deity (especially Vishnu) in human or superhuman or animal form
    Rama is the Seventh Avatar/incarnation of Vishnu.
  13. Hindu
    of or relating to or supporting Hinduism
    He, the preserver, is one of the Hindu trinity of Gods (the other two being Brahma: the creator and Shiva: the destroyer).
  14. sky-blue
    a light shade of blue
    Vishnu is the sky-blue god having his leg massaged by Lakshmi early in the film.
  15. per se
    with respect to its inherent nature
    In Hindu mythology, Hanuman is not a 'monkey', per se, but a vanara -- a sort of half-monkey, half-human, with a tail.
  16. trinity
    three people considered as a unit
    He, the preserver, is one of the Hindu trinity of Gods (the other two being Brahma: the creator and Shiva: the destroyer).
  17. god
    any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
    Vishnu is the sky-blue god having his leg massaged by Lakshmi early in the film.
  18. navel
    a scar where the umbilical cord was attached
    Brahma was born "in the lotus flower which grew from the navel of Vishnu at the beginning of the universe."
    [edit] Shiva, Agni, and Hanuman

    Shiva, the god of destruction, is one of the supreme Hindu gods, on par with Vishnu and Brahma.
  19. creator
    a person who grows or makes or invents things
    He, the preserver, is one of the Hindu trinity of Gods (the other two being Brahma: the creator and Shiva: the destroyer).
  20. massage
    kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation
    Vishnu is the sky-blue god having his leg massaged by Lakshmi early in the film.
  21. preserver
    rescue equipment consisting of a buoyant belt or jacket to keep a person from drowning
    He, the preserver, is one of the Hindu trinity of Gods (the other two being Brahma: the creator and Shiva: the destroyer).
  22. destroyer
    a person who destroys or ruins or lays waste to
    He, the preserver, is one of the Hindu trinity of Gods (the other two being Brahma: the creator and Shiva: the destroyer).
  23. lotus
    native to eastern Asia; widely cultivated for its large pink or white flowers
    Brahma was born "in the lotus flower which grew from the navel of Vishnu at the beginning of the universe."
    [edit] Shiva, Agni, and Hanuman

    Shiva, the god of destruction, is one of the supreme Hindu gods, on par with Vishnu and Brahma.
  24. universe
    everything that exists anywhere
    He is the god of "the past, present and future, the creator and destroyer of all existences, one who supports, sustains and governs the Universe".
  25. embodiment
    a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept
    She is the goddess of "wealth, prosperity, purity, and generosity; and the embodiment of beauty, grace and charm."
  26. depending on
    determined by conditions or circumstances that follow
    Depending on which Hindu traditions and texts one follows, Agni may actually be an aspect of the god Shiva.
  27. purity
    being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material
    She is the goddess of "wealth, prosperity, purity, and generosity; and the embodiment of beauty, grace and charm."
  28. goddess
    a female deity
    Lakshmi is the four-armed goddess who emerges from the water at the very start of the film.
  29. depicted
    represented graphically by sketch or design or lines
    Agni is the god of fire, and is often depicted riding a ram, carrying a sword and an axe.
  30. worshipper
    a person who has religious faith
    The ten-headed demon king Ravana is described as a devout Shiva-worshipper.
  31. consort
    keep company with; hang out with
    She is consort to Vishnu.
  32. mythology
    myths collectively; the body of stories associated with a culture or institution or person
    In Hindu mythology, Hanuman is not a 'monkey', per se, but a vanara -- a sort of half-monkey, half-human, with a tail.
  33. ram
    uncastrated adult male sheep
    Agni is the god of fire, and is often depicted riding a ram, carrying a sword and an axe.
  34. bearded
    having hair on the cheeks and chin
    Brahma, the god of creation, is the four-faced, white-bearded god who appears with Lakshmi and Vishnu at the start of the film.
  35. devout
    deeply religious
    The ten-headed demon king Ravana is described as a devout Shiva-worshipper.
  36. depict
    give a description of
    Agni is the god of fire, and is often depicted riding a ram, carrying a sword and an axe.
  37. ape
    any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all
    Hanuman is the ape-like humanoid (vanara) who helps Rama rescue Sita.
  38. emerge
    come out into view, as from concealment
    Lakshmi is the four-armed goddess who emerges from the water at the very start of the film.
  39. devote
    dedicate
    Hanuman is an incarnation of Shiva: curious, brave, and above all else, devoted to Rama and Sita.
  40. generosity
    the trait of being willing to give your money or time
    She is the goddess of "wealth, prosperity, purity, and generosity; and the embodiment of beauty, grace and charm."
  41. axe
    an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
    Agni is the god of fire, and is often depicted riding a ram, carrying a sword and an axe.
  42. par
    (golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course
    Brahma was born "in the lotus flower which grew from the navel of Vishnu at the beginning of the universe."
    [edit] Shiva, Agni, and Hanuman

    Shiva, the god of destruction, is one of the supreme Hindu gods, on par with Vishnu and Brahma.
  43. armed
    having arms or arms as specified; used especially in combination
    Lakshmi is the four-armed goddess who emerges from the water at the very start of the film.
  44. edit
    prepare for publication or presentation by correcting, revising, or adapting
    Brahma was born "in the lotus flower which grew from the navel of Vishnu at the beginning of the universe."
    [edit] Shiva, Agni, and Hanuman

    Shiva, the god of destruction, is one of the supreme Hindu gods, on par with Vishnu and Brahma.
  45. demon
    an evil supernatural being
    The ten-headed demon king Ravana is described as a devout Shiva-worshipper.
  46. monkey
    any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
    In Hindu mythology, Hanuman is not a 'monkey', per se, but a vanara -- a sort of half-monkey, half-human, with a tail.
  47. hold up
    be the physical support of; carry the weight of
    In the opening of the film, the universe is held up by Vishnu's finger.
  48. seventh
    position seven in a countable series of things
    Rama is the Seventh Avatar/incarnation of Vishnu.
  49. snake
    limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
    In the film he appears in the depiction of Nataraja, the blue four-armed god with snakes in his hair dancing in a circle of fire.
  50. rescue
    free from harm or evil
    Hanuman is the ape-like humanoid (vanara) who helps Rama rescue Sita.
  51. prosperity
    the condition of prospering; having good fortune
    She is the goddess of "wealth, prosperity, purity, and generosity; and the embodiment of beauty, grace and charm."
  52. depend on
    be contingent on
    Depending on which Hindu traditions and texts one follows, Agni may actually be an aspect of the god Shiva.
  53. creation
    the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
    Brahma, the god of creation, is the four-faced, white-bearded god who appears with Lakshmi and Vishnu at the start of the film.
  54. above all
    above and beyond all other consideration
    Hanuman is an incarnation of Shiva: curious, brave, and above all else, devoted to Rama and Sita.
  55. dancing
    taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
    In the film he appears in the depiction of Nataraja, the blue four-armed god with snakes in his hair dancing in a circle of fire.
  56. sustain
    lengthen or extend in duration or space
    He is the god of "the past, present and future, the creator and destroyer of all existences, one who supports, sustains and governs the Universe".
  57. beard
    the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
    Brahma, the god of creation, is the four-faced, white-bearded god who appears with Lakshmi and Vishnu at the start of the film.
  58. go through
    go across or through
    When Sita goes through the 'trial by fire'(Agni pariksha) to prove her purity, it is Agni who carries her out.
  59. blue
    of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
    Vishnu is the sky-blue god having his leg massaged by Lakshmi early in the film.
  60. govern
    exercise authority over; as of nations
    He is the god of "the past, present and future, the creator and destroyer of all existences, one who supports, sustains and governs the Universe".
  61. aspect
    a characteristic to be considered
    Depending on which Hindu traditions and texts one follows, Agni may actually be an aspect of the god Shiva.
  62. fire
    the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
    In the film he appears in the depiction of Nataraja, the blue four-armed god with snakes in his hair dancing in a circle of fire.
  63. headed
    having a head of a specified kind or anything that serves as a head; often used in combination
    The ten-headed demon king Ravana is described as a devout Shiva-worshipper.
  64. text
    the words of something written
    Depending on which Hindu traditions and texts one follows, Agni may actually be an aspect of the god Shiva.
  65. four
    the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
    Lakshmi is the four-armed goddess who emerges from the water at the very start of the film.
  66. riding
    the sport of siting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
    Agni is the god of fire, and is often depicted riding a ram, carrying a sword and an axe.
  67. destruction
    an event (or the result of an event) that completely destroys something
    Brahma was born "in the lotus flower which grew from the navel of Vishnu at the beginning of the universe."
    [edit] Shiva, Agni, and Hanuman

    Shiva, the god of destruction, is one of the supreme Hindu gods, on par with Vishnu and Brahma.
  68. faced
    having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
    Brahma, the god of creation, is the four-faced, white-bearded god who appears with Lakshmi and Vishnu at the start of the film.
  69. devoted
    zealous in devotion or affection
    Hanuman is an incarnation of Shiva: curious, brave, and above all else, devoted to Rama and Sita.
  70. describe
    give a description of
    The ten-headed demon king Ravana is described as a devout Shiva-worshipper.
  71. tail
    the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
    In Hindu mythology, Hanuman is not a 'monkey', per se, but a vanara -- a sort of half-monkey, half-human, with a tail.
  72. tradition
    a specific practice of long standing
    Depending on which Hindu traditions and texts one follows, Agni may actually be an aspect of the god Shiva.
  73. be born
    come into existence through birth
    Brahma was born "in the lotus flower which grew from the navel of Vishnu at the beginning of the universe."
    [edit] Shiva, Agni, and Hanuman

    Shiva, the god of destruction, is one of the supreme Hindu gods, on par with Vishnu and Brahma.
  74. supreme
    greatest in status or authority or power
    Brahma was born "in the lotus flower which grew from the navel of Vishnu at the beginning of the universe."
    [edit] Shiva, Agni, and Hanuman

    Shiva, the god of destruction, is one of the supreme Hindu gods, on par with Vishnu and Brahma.
  75. dance
    taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
    In the film he appears in the depiction of Nataraja, the blue four-armed god with snakes in his hair dancing in a circle of fire.
  76. wealth
    property that has economic utility: a monetary value or an exchange value
    She is the goddess of "wealth, prosperity, purity, and generosity; and the embodiment of beauty, grace and charm."
  77. circle
    ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
    In the film he appears in the depiction of Nataraja, the blue four-armed god with snakes in his hair dancing in a circle of fire.
  78. brave
    possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
    Hanuman is an incarnation of Shiva: curious, brave, and above all else, devoted to Rama and Sita.
  79. curious
    eager to investigate and learn or learn more (sometimes about others' concerns)
    Hanuman is an incarnation of Shiva: curious, brave, and above all else, devoted to Rama and Sita.
  80. described
    represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
    The ten-headed demon king Ravana is described as a devout Shiva-worshipper.
  81. depend
    be contingent upon (something that is elided)
    Depending on which Hindu traditions and texts one follows, Agni may actually be an aspect of the god Shiva.
  82. grace
    elegance and beauty of movement or expression
    She is the goddess of "wealth, prosperity, purity, and generosity; and the embodiment of beauty, grace and charm."
  83. carry
    move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
    Agni is the god of fire, and is often depicted riding a ram, carrying a sword and an axe.
  84. opening
    an open or empty space in or between things
    In the opening of the film, the universe is held up by Vishnu's finger.
  85. actually
    in actual fact
    Depending on which Hindu traditions and texts one follows, Agni may actually be an aspect of the god Shiva.
  86. sword
    a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
    Agni is the god of fire, and is often depicted riding a ram, carrying a sword and an axe.
  87. existence
    the state or fact of existing
    He is the god of "the past, present and future, the creator and destroyer of all existences, one who supports, sustains and governs the Universe".
  88. leg
    a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
    Vishnu is the sky-blue god having his leg massaged by Lakshmi early in the film.
  89. charm
    attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
    She is the goddess of "wealth, prosperity, purity, and generosity; and the embodiment of beauty, grace and charm."
  90. appear
    come into sight or view
    Brahma, the god of creation, is the four-faced, white-bearded god who appears with Lakshmi and Vishnu at the start of the film.
  91. sky
    the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
    Vishnu is the sky-blue god having his leg massaged by Lakshmi early in the film.
  92. arm
    a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
    Lakshmi is the four-armed goddess who emerges from the water at the very start of the film.
  93. finger
    any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
    In the opening of the film, the universe is held up by Vishnu's finger.
  94. half
    one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
    In Hindu mythology, Hanuman is not a 'monkey', per se, but a vanara -- a sort of half-monkey, half-human, with a tail.
  95. just as
    at the same time as
    Sita is an incarnation of Lakshmi (just as Rama is an incarnation of Vishnu).
  96. flower
    reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
    Brahma was born "in the lotus flower which grew from the navel of Vishnu at the beginning of the universe."
    [edit] Shiva, Agni, and Hanuman

    Shiva, the god of destruction, is one of the supreme Hindu gods, on par with Vishnu and Brahma.
  97. beginning
    the act of starting something
    Brahma was born "in the lotus flower which grew from the navel of Vishnu at the beginning of the universe."
    [edit] Shiva, Agni, and Hanuman

    Shiva, the god of destruction, is one of the supreme Hindu gods, on par with Vishnu and Brahma.
  98. beauty
    the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
    She is the goddess of "wealth, prosperity, purity, and generosity; and the embodiment of beauty, grace and charm."
  99. born
    brought into existence
    Brahma was born "in the lotus flower which grew from the navel of Vishnu at the beginning of the universe."
    [edit] Shiva, Agni, and Hanuman

    Shiva, the god of destruction, is one of the supreme Hindu gods, on par with Vishnu and Brahma.
  100. future
    the time yet to come
    He is the god of "the past, present and future, the creator and destroyer of all existences, one who supports, sustains and governs the Universe".
  101. hair
    a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
    In the film he appears in the depiction of Nataraja, the blue four-armed god with snakes in his hair dancing in a circle of fire.
  102. sort of
    to some (great or small) extent
    In Hindu mythology, Hanuman is not a 'monkey', per se, but a vanara -- a sort of half-monkey, half-human, with a tail.
  103. support
    the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening
    He is the god of "the past, present and future, the creator and destroyer of all existences, one who supports, sustains and governs the Universe".
  104. ride
    sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
    Agni is the god of fire, and is often depicted riding a ram, carrying a sword and an axe.
  105. prove
    establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
    When Sita goes through the 'trial by fire'(Agni pariksha) to prove her purity, it is Agni who carries her out.
  106. one
    the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
    He, the preserver, is one of the Hindu trinity of Gods (the other two being Brahma: the creator and Shiva: the destroyer).
  107. sort
    a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
    In Hindu mythology, Hanuman is not a 'monkey', per se, but a vanara -- a sort of half-monkey, half-human, with a tail.
  108. past
    earlier than the present time; no longer current
    He is the god of "the past, present and future, the creator and destroyer of all existences, one who supports, sustains and governs the Universe".
  109. ten
    the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
    The ten-headed demon king Ravana is described as a devout Shiva-worshipper.
  110. human
    any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage
    In Hindu mythology, Hanuman is not a 'monkey', per se, but a vanara -- a sort of half-monkey, half-human, with a tail.
  111. held
    occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
    In the opening of the film, the universe is held up by Vishnu's finger.
  112. above
    in or to a place that is higher
    Hanuman is an incarnation of Shiva: curious, brave, and above all else, devoted to Rama and Sita.
  113. king
    a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
    The ten-headed demon king Ravana is described as a devout Shiva-worshipper.
  114. often
    many times at short intervals
    Agni is the god of fire, and is often depicted riding a ram, carrying a sword and an axe.
  115. grow
    increase in size by natural process
    Brahma was born "in the lotus flower which grew from the navel of Vishnu at the beginning of the universe."
    [edit] Shiva, Agni, and Hanuman

    Shiva, the god of destruction, is one of the supreme Hindu gods, on par with Vishnu and Brahma.
  116. white
    being of the achromatic color of maximum lightness; having little or no hue owing to reflection of almost all incident light
    Brahma, the god of creation, is the four-faced, white-bearded god who appears with Lakshmi and Vishnu at the start of the film.
  117. help
    give help or assistance; be of service
    Hanuman is the ape-like humanoid (vanara) who helps Rama rescue Sita.
  118. present
    temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
    He is the god of "the past, present and future, the creator and destroyer of all existences, one who supports, sustains and governs the Universe".
  119. bear
    be pregnant with
    Brahma was born "in the lotus flower which grew from the navel of Vishnu at the beginning of the universe."
    [edit] Shiva, Agni, and Hanuman

    Shiva, the god of destruction, is one of the supreme Hindu gods, on par with Vishnu and Brahma.
  120. water
    binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
    Lakshmi is the four-armed goddess who emerges from the water at the very start of the film.
  121. open
    affording free passage or access
    In the opening of the film, the universe is held up by Vishnu's finger.
  122. follow
    to travel behind, go after, come after
    Depending on which Hindu traditions and texts one follows, Agni may actually be an aspect of the god Shiva.
  123. hold
    have or hold in one's hands or grip
    In the opening of the film, the universe is held up by Vishnu's finger.