Shivaย is a major Hindu deity, and is the Destroyer or transformer among the Trimurti, the Hindu Trinity of the primary aspects of the divine. Shiva is a yogi who has notice of everything that happens in the world and is the main aspect of life. Yet one with great power, he lives a life of a sage at Mount Kailash.In the Shaiva tradition of Hinduism, Shiva is seen as the Supreme God and has five important works: creator, preserver, destroyer, concealer, and revealer (to bless). In the Smarta tradition, he is regarded as one ofthe five primary forms of God. In the Hindu religion he is said to be the most merciful of all the Gods but when angered he is feared by Gods and Demons and Humans equally.
- The sketch depicts a Trident which is his weapon of choice.
- Snakes are said to be devoted to lord Shiva and he wears one on his neck which denotes wisdom and eternity.
- Sacred Ganges: The Ganges river flows from the matted hair of Shiva.The Gaแน gฤ (Ganges), one of the major rivers of the country, is said to have made her abode in Shiva’s hair.The flow of the Ganges also represents the nectar of immortality.
- Crescent moon: Shiva bears on his head the crescent moon.