330 Million gods

The concept of “330 million gods” in Hinduism refers to a symbolic representation of the vastness and diversity of divine beings in the Hindu tradition, not a literal count of individual deities. It signifies that Hindus see divinity in all aspects of existence and that the one Supreme Being, Brahman, can manifest in countless forms. 

• Symbolic Number: The number 330 million (or 33 crore in some contexts) is not meant to be taken literally. It’s a symbolic representation of the infinite nature of the divine and the idea that there are countless ways to experience and understand the divine. 
• One Supreme Being: Hinduism is often described as [poly-monotheistic]. This means that while there are many gods and goddesses (devas and devis), they are all seen as manifestations of one ultimate reality, Brahman. 
• Trimurti and Goddesses: The three most prominent forms of Brahman are Brahma (the Creator), Vishnu (the Protector), and Shiva (the Destroyer/Liberator), collectively known as the Trimurti. Additionally, goddesses like [Durga], [Parvati], and [Sarasvati] are considered manifestations of the divine feminine, [Devi]. 
• Deities as Aspects of the Divine: Each deity represents a specific aspect or function of the divine, and Hindus can choose to focus their devotion on the deities that resonate most with them. 
• Freedom of Interpretation: Hinduism allows for a great deal of individual interpretation and personal devotion. This means that different people may have different understandings and relationships with the various deities.