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 Shiva is a principal deity in Hinduism, worshipped as the supreme being in Shaivism, and is one of the main traditions within Hinduism. He is known by many names and embodies seemingly contradictory qualities.

Here are some key aspects of Shiva:

• Role in the Trimurti: Shiva is known as "The Destroyer" within the Trimurti, the Hindu trinity that also includes Brahma (the creator) and Vishnu (the preserver). However, in the Shaivite tradition, Shiva is considered the Supreme Lord who creates, protects, and transforms the universe.
• Diverse Aspects: Shiva has both benevolent and fearsome aspects.
  • Benevolent: He is often depicted as an omniscient yogi living an ascetic life on Mount Kailasa and as a householder with his wife Parvati and children Ganesha and Kartikeya.
  • Fearsome: He is often shown slaying demons in his fierce form.
• Iconographical Attributes:
  • Third Eye: On his forehead, symbolizing inward vision and destructive power when opened.
  • Serpent King Vasuki: Around his neck.
  • Crescent Moon: Adorning him.
  • Holy River Ganga: Flowing from his matted hair.
  • Trishula (Trident): His weapon represents the Hindu trinity or the threefold qualities of nature (creation, preservation, and destruction).
  • Damaru: A small hand drum.
  • Ashes: Often depicted as white from ashes smeared on his body.
  • Blue Neck: From holding in his throat the poison that emerged at the churning of the cosmic ocean, which threatened to destroy the world.
• Symbolism:
  • Ascetic and Master of Fertility: He embodies both asceticism and fertility.
  • Master of Poison and Medicine: Through his ambivalent power over snakes.
  • Lord of Cattle (Pashupata): A benevolent herdsman or, at times, a "slaughterer" of human souls in his care. 
  • • Lingam: He is usually worshipped in the aniconic (symbolic, non-human form) form of the lingam, a rounded pillar symbolizing the cosmic pillar of creation and divine generative energy.
  • Adiyogi: He is also known as Adiyogi (the first yogi) and Adi Guru (the first Guru) and is regarded as the patron god of yoga, meditation, and the arts.
  • Eternal and Formless: Some interpretations view Shiva as the universal soul or consciousness, the "nothingness" from which everything arises and to which everything returns. He is considered eternal, without beginning or end.

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