How many types/kind/level of “God” in Hinduism God

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There are following 4 types/levels/kinds of God in Hinduism

1. Brahm (ब्रह्म). It encompass whole Universe or Brahmand (ब्रह्माण्ड). It is Nirankar (निराकार) or shapeless and not worship as deity.

2. Bhagwan/Devi: Trimurti (त्रिमूर्ति) Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh, their families ( Saraswati, Laxmi, Parvati, Ganesh....), incarnation ( Krishan, Ram, Narsingha...) and their various manifestations ( Kali, Vaishnodevi, Chamunda, Chintapurni......). 

3. Devta/Devi: Inder, Sun, Moon, Varun, Kuber, Pawan........Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari.....

4. Adhi Devta: Nagar Devta, Gram Devta, Kul Devta......


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