Brahma (Sanskrit: ब्रह्मा, IAST: Brahmā), also known as Brahmā or Brahmadeva, is one of the principal deities in Hinduism, known as the creator of the universe within the Trimurti, a concept in Hinduism in which the cosmic functions of creation, maintenance, and destruction are personified by the forms of Brahma the creator, Vishnu the preserver and Shiva the destroyer respectively. Brahma is also the father of Manu, the first man according to Hindu mythology. In Hebrew, Brahma can be translated as ברהמה. In Tamil, Brahma is referred to as பிரமன் (Pira-man), and in Telugu, as బ్రహ్మ (Brahma). Despite being part of the Hindu trinity, Brahma is not as widely worshipped as Vishnu or Shiva, and there are only a few temples dedicated to him, such as the Brahma Temple in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. Brahma is typically depicted with four heads, each representing one of the four Vedas-the ancient Hindu scriptures-and is often shown holding sacred objects like a book (symbolizing knowledge), a ladle (symbolizing the creation of the universe), and a rosary (symbolizing time).
Creator god in Hinduism
Brahma is a Hindu god, referred to as "the Creator" within the Trimurti, the trinity of supreme divinity that includes Vishnu and Shiva. He is associated with creation of everything, knowledge, and the Vedas. Brahma is prominently mentioned in creation legends. In some Puranas, he created himself in a golden embryo known as the Hiranyagarbha.