Shiva
Lord
Shiva appears in a meditating but ever-happy posture. He has matted hair which
holds the flowing Ganges river and a crescent moon, a serpent coiled around his
neck, a trident (trishul) in his one hand and ashes all over his body.
The Lord's attri butes represent his victory over the demonic activity, and
calmness of human nature. He is known as the"giver" god. His vehicle
is a bull (symbol of happiness and strength) named Nandi.
Shiva-Linga, a sign of the Lord, is adored instead of him. Shiva temples have
Shiva-Linga as the main deity