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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* Deva loka is named a plane of existence where gods or devas exist. | * Deva loka is named a plane of existence where gods or devas exist. | ||
* The transients of Deva Loka are derived from various Hindu deities and figures in Hindu mythology. | |||
** {{Transient icon|Airavata}} is based the white elephant mount of the Indra. | ** {{Transient icon|Airavata}} is based the white elephant mount of the Indra. | ||
** {{Transient icon|Benten}} is based Sarasvati, goddess of music and wisdom and the consort of Brahma, who was later synchronized as Japanese deity Benzaiten. | ** {{Transient icon|Benten}} is based Sarasvati, Hindu goddess of music and wisdom and the consort of Brahma, who was later synchronized as Japanese deity Benzaiten. | ||
** {{Transient icon|Durga}} is based the | ** {{Transient icon|Durga}} is based the Hindu goddess of war and one of the facets of Parvati. | ||
* | ** {{Transient icon|Shiva}} is based the Hindu god of destruction and one of the gods representing Trimurti alongside Brahma and Vishnu. | ||
* Originally, Deva Loka was named Veda, determined via datamining. Why this was changed is currently unknown. | * Originally, Deva Loka was named Veda, determined via datamining. Why this was changed is currently unknown. | ||
** The Veda are a massive body of religious texts in Hinduism. | ** The Veda are a massive body of religious texts in Hinduism. | ||