Which gods are worshipped in the Indian subcontinent?

Hinduism is the most widely followed religion in India. According to Hindu scriptures, the Supreme Lord Shri Hari Krishna exists in many divine forms. He has incarnated as Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh (Shiva) to carry out the creation, preservation, and destruction of the universe, respectively.

To protect his devotees from adversity, he manifested as Narasimha. To establish Dharma (Sanatan Dharma) on Earth, he incarnated as Shri Ram and Shri Krishna. To annihilate demons and safeguard righteousness, he took the forms of Shree Mahakali and Shree Chamunda, thereby protecting his devotees and upholding Dharma.

All the forms in which God has appeared—whether to relieve the sufferings of his devotees, to re-establish Dharma, or to directly manifest before his followers—are revered and worshipped by devotees.

Just as Lord Krishna incarnated in Central India, there is a greater sense of devotion toward Him in that region. Similarly, in different parts of the country, devotees worship various forms of the Lord based on His divine manifestations in those places.

• Tridev

  These three represent the cosmic functions of creation, preservation, and destruction.
  

         Vishnu – The Preserver

         Shiva (Mahadev) – The Destroyer and Transformer.

• Avatars of Vishnu                                                                                                Rama                                                                                                                                        Krishna                                                                                                                                Narasimha                                                                                                                                  Vamana                                                                                                                                      Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, etc.

• Devi or Shakti

           Durga – Warrior goddess, slayer of demons

           Kali – Fierce form of Durga

           Lakshmi – Goddess of wealth, fortune

           Saraswati – Goddess of wisdom and learning

           Parvati – Mother goddess, gentle form of Durga  

• Popular Deities in Daily Worship

          Ganesha – God of beginnings, remover of obstacles 

          Hanuman – Devotee of Rama, symbol of strength and devotion

          Kartikeya – God of war, especially popular in South India

          Surya – Sun god

          Chandra – Moon god

          Shani – God associated with Saturn and karma

• Worshiped locally

          Ayyappa (Kerala)

          Khandoba (Maharashtra)

          Mariamman (Tamil Nadu)

          Kamakhya (Assam)