| SHIVA
STATUES
Lord Shiva is also
known as the Destroyer from the three trinities in
Hindu Religion. Shiva is know by many names like
Bholenath, Natraja, pashupati. Lord Shiva is also
worshipped In the form of a Linga which represents
the energies necessary for life. the 'linga' is
placed in the center underneath the spire, where it
symbolizes the naval of the earth.
The actual image of
Shiva is also distinct from other deities: his hair
piled high on the top of his head, with a crescent
tucked into it and the river Ganges tumbling from
his hairs. Around his neck is a coiled serpent
representing Kundalini or the spiritual energy
within life. He holds a trident in his left hand in
which is bound the 'damroo' (small leather drum). He
sits on a tiger skin and on his right is a water
pot. He wears the 'Rudraksha' beads and his whole
body is smeared with ash
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