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
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
Shiva - New World Encyclopedia Shiva (from Sanskrit: शिव, meaning "Auspicious one") is a principal deity of Hinduism who is especially revered among the cluster of Hindu groups known as Shaivites
The Worship of Shiva in Hinduism: The Destroyer, Creator, and . . . Shiva is worshiped in various forms, the most iconic being the Shiva Linga, a cylindrical stone symbolizing divine energy and creation Devotees offer water, milk, and bilva leaves to the Linga, seeking purification and blessings