Hinduism is an ancient religion with a rich pantheon of deities. Krishna, Shiva, VISHNU, Siva, Rama, and Deva are all important Hindu deities. Krishna is a deity who is often depicted as a cowherd or charioteer, and is known for his wisdom and teachings. Shiva is a deity associated with destruction and transformation, and is often depicted with a third eye. VISHNU is a deity associated with preservation and protection, and is often depicted with four arms. Siva is another name for Shiva. Rama is a deity associated with righteousness and justice, and is the hero of the Hindu epic Ramayana. Deva is a term used to refer to any divine being, while DEV is a term used to refer to any god.