All of the gods have consorts, which are sometimes referred to as wives. This balance of male and female is a feature of the Hindu dharma (formerly referred to as  Hinduism).

Lord Brahma's consort is Saraswati Goddess of learning and art.  She is often pictured caring a book for learning and a musical instrument as a symbol of the arts.

Shiva's consort can take many forms.  Her most gentle form is Parvati the Mother Goddess.  When pictured with Shiva and Ganesha (elephant headed god) they form a picture of a holy family.  One story tells how Parvati made Lord Ganesha out of clay.  When Shiva returned home he found the boy barring his way.  So in a fit of temper Shiva chopped off the boy's head.  In order to revive him, the boy's head was replaced with that of an elephant. 

Shiva's consort may also take the form of  Durga the Warrior Goddess.  In this form she is often shown riding a lion or a tiger and carrying weapons in her ten arms.

The most frightening form of Shiva's consort is Goddess Kali.  She is the symbol of death and disease.  Kali is often pictured carrying a severed head and wearing a necklace of skulls.  

Vishnu's consort is Lakshmi, the Goddess representing wealth, love and beauty.  Lakshmi is sometimes pictured dropping coins and carrying a lotus flower.