Shiva - Wikipedia Shiva is known as The Destroyer within the Trimurti, the Hindu trinity which also includes Brahma and Vishnu [6][26] Shiva has many aspects, benevolent as well as fearsome
Shiva | Hindu Deity, Development, Myths, Iconography, God of . . . Shiva, one of the main deities of Hinduism, whom Shaiva Hindus worship as the supreme god Shiva is a complex figure, encompassing diverse roles, abilities, personalities, paths of devotion, and stories
Shiva - World History Encyclopedia Shiva (Siva) is one of the most important gods in Hinduism and a member of the holy trinity (trimurti) with Brahma and Vishnu Shiva is a complex character who may represent goodness and benevolence, and he serves as the Protector
All About Shiva, God of Destruction and Transformation Shiva is one of the most revered deities in Hinduism, known as the god of destruction and transformation He is a central figure in the Trimurti, alongside Brahma (the creator), and Vishnu (the preserver)
Shiva – Mythopedia Shiva, the destroyer, is the supreme god in Shaivite sects of Hinduism and spends his time meditating in the Himalayas Often seen smearing himself with ashes and visiting cremation grounds, he is a god of lust and masculinity His followers worship him through lingas, or phallic symbols
Who is Shiva Supreme Deity of Hinduism - Dharma Pulse Shiva forms one-third of the Trimurti in Hinduism, along with Brahma (The Creator) and Vishnu (The Preserver) While Brahma creates the universe and Vishnu maintains it, it is Shiva who brings the cycle to a close, preparing the way for a new creation