Laukik

Laukik (लौकिक), also known as Laukik Dharm (लौकिक धर्म) or Laukikism, is the traditional polytheistic religion of the Taraki peoples. Followers are called Laukiki (लौकिकी).
The holy text of Laukik is a collection of books known as the Veda (वेद).
==Core Beliefs==
==Main Pantheon==
In Laukik, deities are called Deva (देव/god) & Devi (देवी/goddess).
Deity Names 	Representation & Notes 	Representation & Notes 	Representation & Notes
Adi Parashaktiआदि पराशक्ति 	The Mother Goddess; The Cosmic Energy and The Divine Power; Supreme Being 	The Mother Goddess; The Cosmic Energy and The Divine Power; Supreme Being 	The Mother Goddess; The Cosmic Energy and The Divine Power; Supreme Being
=== Trimurti & Tridevi === 	
=== Trimurti & Tridevi === 	
=== Trimurti & Tridevi === 	
=== Trimurti & Tridevi ===
The Trimurti & Tridevi are two triads whom are the Supreme Beings of Universe and Existence and the Gods of Creation, Preservation and Destruction. The Tridevi are the feminine counterparts and/or consorts of the Trimurti.
The Tridevi are also considered personifications of the aspects of Adi Parashakti.	The Trimurti & Tridevi are two triads whom are the Supreme Beings of Universe and Existence and the Gods of Creation, Preservation and Destruction. The Tridevi are the feminine counterparts and/or consorts of the Trimurti.
The Tridevi are also considered personifications of the aspects of Adi Parashakti.	The Trimurti & Tridevi are two triads whom are the Supreme Beings of Universe and Existence and the Gods of Creation, Preservation and Destruction. The Tridevi are the feminine counterparts and/or consorts of the Trimurti.
The Tridevi are also considered personifications of the aspects of Adi Parashakti.	The Trimurti & Tridevi are two triads whom are the Supreme Beings of Universe and Existence and the Gods of Creation, Preservation and Destruction. The Tridevi are the feminine counterparts and/or consorts of the Trimurti.
The Tridevi are also considered personifications of the aspects of Adi Parashakti.
Trimurtiत्रिमूर्ति 	Trimurtiत्रिमूर्ति 	Trideviत्रिदेवी 	Trideviत्रिदेवी
Deity 	Representation & Notes 	Deity 	Representation & Notes
Brahmaब्रह्मा 	The God of Creation; The creator of Universe, Vedas and People; Prajapati 'The lord of the people'; Wise among the Devas; Supreme Being
Often depicted with four faces. Consort of Saraswati.	Saraswatiसरस्वती 	Goddess of Knowledge, Music, Arts, Speech, Wisdom, Learning.
Consort of Brahma.
Shivaशिव 	God of Destruction, The Destroyer of Evil; Lord of Meditation, Yoga, Time and Dance; Great among The Devas (gods); Supreme Being.
Often depicted with four arms. Consort of Parvati.	Parvatiपार्वती 	The Mother Goddess, Goddess of Creative Power, Divine Energy, Devotion, Marriage, Motherhood and Harmony.
Consort of Shiva.
Vishnuविष्णु 	God of Preservation, The Protector of Good; Supreme Being; Lord of the Devas; The controller of entire multiverse; The Lord of Reality, Karma restoration.
Consort of Lakshmi.	Lakshmiलक्ष्मी 	The Mother Goddess, Goddess of Fortune, Wealth, Love, Prosperity, Joy, Beauty, Fertility and Maya (magic)
Consort of Vishnu.
=== Primary Deities === 	
=== Primary Deities === 	
=== Primary Deities === 	
=== Primary Deities ===
Deity name 	Representation & Notes 	Representation & Notes 	Representation & Notes
==== Pancha Bhoota ==== 	
==== Pancha Bhoota ==== 	
==== Pancha Bhoota ==== 	
==== Pancha Bhoota ====
The Pancha Bhoota (पञ्चभूत) are a group of elemental deities 	The Pancha Bhoota (पञ्चभूत) are a group of elemental deities 	The Pancha Bhoota (पञ्चभूत) are a group of elemental deities 	The Pancha Bhoota (पञ्चभूत) are a group of elemental deities
Agniअग्नि 	God of Fire 	God of Fire 	God of Fire
Dyaus Pitrद्यौष्पितृ 	God of Sky and Heaven 	God of Sky and Heaven 	God of Sky and Heaven
Prithviपृथ्वी 	Goddess of Earth 	Goddess of Earth 	Goddess of Earth
Varunaवरुण 	God of Water 	God of Water 	God of Water
Vayuवायु 	God of the wind 	God of the wind 	God of the wind
==== Mahavidya ==== 	
==== Mahavidya ==== 	
==== Mahavidya ==== 	
==== Mahavidya ====
The Mahavidya (महाविद्या) are ten goddesses whom are the separate aspects/avatars of Adi Parashakti 	The Mahavidya (महाविद्या) are ten goddesses whom are the separate aspects/avatars of Adi Parashakti 	The Mahavidya (महाविद्या) are ten goddesses whom are the separate aspects/avatars of Adi Parashakti 	The Mahavidya (महाविद्या) are ten goddesses whom are the separate aspects/avatars of Adi Parashakti
Bagalamukhiबगलामुखी 	Suspension (one who can bring a foe's physical and mental actions to a standstill). The Goddess Who Paralyzes enemies. 	Suspension (one who can bring a foe's physical and mental actions to a standstill). The Goddess Who Paralyzes enemies. 	Suspension (one who can bring a foe's physical and mental actions to a standstill). The Goddess Who Paralyzes enemies.
Bhairaviभैरवी 	Goddess of Kundalini (कुण्डलिनी/feminine energy) 	Goddess of Kundalini (कुण्डलिनी/feminine energy) 	Goddess of Kundalini (कुण्डलिनी/feminine energy)
Bhuvaneshvariभुवनेश्वरी 	The Highest form of Adi Parashakti 	The Highest form of Adi Parashakti 	The Highest form of Adi Parashakti
Chhinnamastaछिन्नमस्ता 	goddess of contradictions 	goddess of contradictions 	goddess of contradictions
Dhumavatiधूमावती 	Goddess of strife, loneliness, unfulfilled desires and inauspicious things 	Goddess of strife, loneliness, unfulfilled desires and inauspicious things 	Goddess of strife, loneliness, unfulfilled desires and inauspicious things
Kaliकाली 	Goddess of Time, Creation, Destruction and Power 	Goddess of Time, Creation, Destruction and Power 	Goddess of Time, Creation, Destruction and Power
Kamalatmikaकमलात्मिका 	 	 	
Matangiमातङ्गी 	Goddess of wisdom, arts, the spoken word and supernatural powers 	Goddess of wisdom, arts, the spoken word and supernatural powers 	Goddess of wisdom, arts, the spoken word and supernatural powers
Taraतारा 	Goddess of Protection 	Goddess of Protection 	Goddess of Protection
Tripura Sundariत्रिपुरा सुन्दरी 	The Beautiful Goddess of the Three Citadels 	The Beautiful Goddess of the Three Citadels 	The Beautiful Goddess of the Three Citadels
==== Navadurga ==== 	
==== Navadurga ==== 	
==== Navadurga ==== 	
==== Navadurga ====
The Navadurga (नवदुर्गा) are a group of goddesses whom are the nine Avatars of Parvati. 	The Navadurga (नवदुर्गा) are a group of goddesses whom are the nine Avatars of Parvati. 	The Navadurga (नवदुर्गा) are a group of goddesses whom are the nine Avatars of Parvati. 	The Navadurga (नवदुर्गा) are a group of goddesses whom are the nine Avatars of Parvati.
Brahmachariniब्रह्मचारिणी 	Goddess who did severe penance 	Goddess who did severe penance 	Goddess who did severe penance
Chandraghantaचंद्रघंटा 	Goddess Who Fights Demons 	Goddess Who Fights Demons 	Goddess Who Fights Demons
Kalaratriकालरात्रि 	Goddess of Auspiciousness and Courage 	Goddess of Auspiciousness and Courage 	Goddess of Auspiciousness and Courage
Katyayaniकात्यायनी 	Goddess of Power 	Goddess of Power 	Goddess of Power
Kushmandaकुष्मांडा 	Goddess of The Cosmic Egg 	Goddess of The Cosmic Egg 	Goddess of The Cosmic Egg
Mahagauriमहागौरी 	Goddess of Beauty and Women 	Goddess of Beauty and Women 	Goddess of Beauty and Women
Shailaputriशैलपुत्री 	Daughter of mountain 	Daughter of mountain 	Daughter of mountain
Siddhidhatriसिद्धिदात्री 	Goddess of Supernatural Powers 	Goddess of Supernatural Powers 	Goddess of Supernatural Powers
Skandamataस्कन्दमाता 	 	 	
==== Nakshatra ==== 	
==== Nakshatra ==== 	
==== Nakshatra ==== 	
==== Nakshatra ====
The Nakshatra (नक्षत्र) are a group of 28 deities that personify bright stars observed in the Taraki sky.	The Nakshatra (नक्षत्र) are a group of 28 deities that personify bright stars observed in the Taraki sky. 	The Nakshatra (नक्षत्र) are a group of 28 deities that personify bright stars observed in the Taraki sky. 	The Nakshatra (नक्षत्र) are a group of 28 deities that personify bright stars observed in the Taraki sky.
Abhijitअभिजित 	 	 	
Anuradhaअनुराधा 	 	 	
Ardraआर्द्र 	 	 	
Ashleshaआश्लेषा 	 	 	
Ashviniअश्विनी 	 	 	
Bharaniभरणी 	 	 	
Chitraचित्र 	 	 	
Dhanishthaधनिष्ठा 	 	 	
Hastaहस्ता 	 	 	
Jyeshthaज्येष्ठा 	 	 	
Krittikaकृत्तिका 	 	 	
Maghaमघा 	 	 	
Mulaमूल 	 	 	
Mrigashirshaमृगशीर्ष 	 	 	
Punarvasuपुनर्वसु 	 	 	
Pushyaपुष्य 	 	 	
Purva Bhadrapadaपूर्वभाद्र 	 	 	
Purva Phalguniपूर्वफाल्गुनी 	 	 	
Revatiरेवती 	 	 	
Rohiniरोहिणी 	Consort of Chandra, the god of the moons. 	Consort of Chandra, the god of the moons. 	Consort of Chandra, the god of the moons.
Shatabhishaशतभिषा 	 	 	
Shravanaनक्षत्र 	 	 	
Svatiस्वाति 	 	 	
Uttara Ashadhaउत्तराअषाढा 	 	 	
Uttara Bhadrapadaउत्तरभाद्रपदा 	 	 	
Uttara Phalguniउत्तराफाल्गुनी 	 	 	
Vishakhaविशाखा 	 	 	
=== Other Deities === 	
=== Other Deities === 	
=== Other Deities === 	
=== Other Deities ===
Alakshmiअलक्ष्मी 	Misfortune and grief goddess 	Misfortune and grief goddess 	Misfortune and grief goddess
Anilaअनिल 	God of wind 	God of wind 	God of wind
Aniruddhaअनिरुद्ध 	 	 	
Annapurnaअन्नपूर्णा 	Goddess of Food and Nourishment 	Goddess of Food and Nourishment 	Goddess of Food and Nourishment
Anumatiअनुमति 	A lunar deity and goddess of spirituality 	A lunar deity and goddess of spirituality 	A lunar deity and goddess of spirituality
Aranyaniअरण्यानी 	Goddess of the forests and the animals that dwell within them 	Goddess of the forests and the animals that dwell within them 	Goddess of the forests and the animals that dwell within them
Arunaअरुणा 	The divine charioteer of Surya 	The divine charioteer of Surya 	The divine charioteer of Surya
Aryamanअर्यमन्‌ 	God of Customs 	God of Customs 	God of Customs
Ashokasundariअशोकसुंदरी 	Goddess of Imagination and Beauty. Daughter of Shiva & Parvati. 	Goddess of Imagination and Beauty. Daughter of Shiva & Parvati. 	Goddess of Imagination and Beauty. Daughter of Shiva & Parvati.
Asvayujauआश्वयुज 	goddess of good luck, joy and happiness 	goddess of good luck, joy and happiness 	goddess of good luck, joy and happiness
Chandraचन्द्र 	God of the Moons, Lord of Night, Plants and Vegetation 	God of the Moons, Lord of Night, Plants and Vegetation 	God of the Moons, Lord of Night, Plants and Vegetation
Chitraguptaचित्रगुप्त 	A scribe god 	A scribe god 	A scribe god
Dattatreyaदत्तात्रेय 	a yoga god 	a yoga god 	a yoga god
Devasenaदेवसेना 	Goddess representing the army of gods and the power of action 	Goddess representing the army of gods and the power of action 	Goddess representing the army of gods and the power of action
Dhanvantariधन्वन्तरि 	God of Healing and Medicine; Physician of the Gods and Doctors 	God of Healing and Medicine; Physician of the Gods and Doctors 	God of Healing and Medicine; Physician of the Gods and Doctors
Dhatriधात्री 	God of Health, Magic and Domestic Tranquility 	God of Health, Magic and Domestic Tranquility 	God of Health, Magic and Domestic Tranquility
Durgaदुर्गा 	A war goddess 	A war goddess 	A war goddess
Ganeshaगणेश 	God of New Beginnings, Success and Wisdom. Remover of Obstacles. Son of Shiva & Parvati. Often depicted with an elephant head.	God of New Beginnings, Success and Wisdom. Remover of Obstacles. Son of Shiva & Parvati. Often depicted with an elephant head.	God of New Beginnings, Success and Wisdom. Remover of Obstacles. Son of Shiva & Parvati. Often depicted with an elephant head.
Gangaगंगा 	Goddess of the Purity and Purification 	Goddess of the Purity and Purification 	Goddess of the Purity and Purification
Gayatriगायत्री 	The Goddess of the Hymns and Melodies 	The Goddess of the Hymns and Melodies 	The Goddess of the Hymns and Melodies
Hanumanहनुमान् 	God of Strength, Knowledge and Bhakti; Lord of Victory, Destroyer of evil, Protector of devotees 	God of Strength, Knowledge and Bhakti; Lord of Victory, Destroyer of evil, Protector of devotees 	God of Strength, Knowledge and Bhakti; Lord of Victory, Destroyer of evil, Protector of devotees
Himavatहिमवत् 	God of Mountains and Snow 	God of Mountains and Snow 	God of Mountains and Snow
Ilaइल 	 	 	
Indraइन्द्र 	King of the Gods; Ruler of Heaven; God of Lightning, Thunder, Rains and River flows 	King of the Gods; Ruler of Heaven; God of Lightning, Thunder, Rains and River flows 	King of the Gods; Ruler of Heaven; God of Lightning, Thunder, Rains and River flows
Jyesthaज्येष्ठा 	Goddess of inauspicious things and misfortune 	Goddess of inauspicious things and misfortune 	Goddess of inauspicious things and misfortune
Kartikeyaकार्त्तिकेय 	God of War and Victory; Commander of the Gods. Son of Shiva & Parvati. 	God of War and Victory; Commander of the Gods. Son of Shiva & Parvati. 	God of War and Victory; Commander of the Gods. Son of Shiva & Parvati.
Kamadevaकामदेव 	God of Love, Lust and Desire 	God of Love, Lust and Desire 	God of Love, Lust and Desire
Krishnaकृष्ण 	God of Protection, Compassion, Tenderness and Love 	God of Protection, Compassion, Tenderness and Love 	God of Protection, Compassion, Tenderness and Love
Kuberaकुबेर 	Lord of Wealth 	Lord of Wealth 	Lord of Wealth
Jagaddhatriजगद्धात्री 	 	 	
Mangalaमङ्गल 	God of War, Anger 	God of War, Anger 	God of War, Anger
Manibhadraमणिभद्र 	God of Property 	God of Property 	God of Property
Mariammanमरियम्मन 	Rain goddess 	Rain goddess 	Rain goddess
Marutsमरुत 	Gods of Monsoons and Thunderstorms 	Gods of Monsoons and Thunderstorms 	Gods of Monsoons and Thunderstorms
Mitraमित्र 	god of friendship, oaths and the morning sun 	god of friendship, oaths and the morning sun 	god of friendship, oaths and the morning sun
Naigameshaनैगमेष 	goat-headed god of children 	goat-headed god of children 	goat-headed god of children
Nalakuveraनलकुवरा 	God of Desire 	God of Desire 	God of Desire
Nandiनन्दि 	gate-guardian deity usually depicted as a bull. 	gate-guardian deity usually depicted as a bull. 	gate-guardian deity usually depicted as a bull.
Narayanaनारायण 	Supreme Being, Absolute Truth 	Supreme Being, Absolute Truth 	Supreme Being, Absolute Truth
Neelaनीला 	Goddess of Sapphire 	Goddess of Sapphire 	Goddess of Sapphire
Parjanyaपर्जन्य 	A rain god 	A rain god 	A rain god
Pashupatiपशुपति 	Lord of the Animals 	Lord of the Animals 	Lord of the Animals
Pushanपूषण् 	God of meetings, marriages, journeys, roads, cattle 	God of meetings, marriages, journeys, roads, cattle 	God of meetings, marriages, journeys, roads, cattle
Revantaरेवन्त 	God of horses 	God of horses 	God of horses
Satiसती 	Goddess of Power, Marital Felicity and Longevity 	Goddess of Power, Marital Felicity and Longevity 	Goddess of Power, Marital Felicity and Longevity
Satyabhamaसत्यभामा 	 	 	
Shachiशची 	Queen of Devas; Goddess of Beauty, Jealousy and Rage. 	Queen of Devas; Goddess of Beauty, Jealousy and Rage. 	Queen of Devas; Goddess of Beauty, Jealousy and Rage.
Shaniशनि 	God of Deeds and Karma, Dispenser of Justice 	God of Deeds and Karma, Dispenser of Justice 	God of Deeds and Karma, Dispenser of Justice
Suryaसूर्य 	God of The Sun; Lord of Light and Day 	God of The Sun; Lord of Light and Day 	God of The Sun; Lord of Light and Day
Tvastarत्वष्टृ 	An artisan god. The Heavenly Builder; The Maker of Divine Implements; Lord of the Womb 	An artisan god. The Heavenly Builder; The Maker of Divine Implements; Lord of the Womb 	An artisan god. The Heavenly Builder; The Maker of Divine Implements; Lord of the Womb
Ushaउषा 	 	 	
Varchasवर्चस् 	God of light 	God of light 	God of light
Vishvakarmanविश्वकर्मन् 	God of Architecture 	God of Architecture 	God of Architecture
Yamaयम 	God of Death, Dharma and Justice 	God of Death, Dharma and Justice 	God of Death, Dharma and Justice
==Other beliefs==
===Avatars===
Laukiki believe that they reside in the heavens all the gods have an avatar (अवतार) in the physical world.
====Shivaji Prajjadhya & the Abjaksan of Tarak====
Shivaji Prajjadhya (शिवजी प्रज्जाध्या), the first abjaksan of Tarak, is believed to be the first avatar of Ganesha, the god of wisdom, in the physical world. Consequently and traditionally, subsequent abjaksan since are anointed the avatar of Ganesha in the physical world.
==Notes & Trivia==
*Laukik is the namesake of the mother language of the Taraki peoples.
*Laukik, which means "cosmic" in Hindi, is based off real-world Hinduism, and all deities were part of it at some point or another
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