Standing Shiva Museum Replica Of Copper Idol

 Shiva is a principal deity in Hinduism, one of the holy trinity (Trimurti) alongside Brahma the creator and Vishnu the preserver. Known as the "destroyer god," he maintains cosmic balance by destroying the universe to allow for new creation in cycles. He is also revered as an ascetic, the patron of yoga and meditation, and the lord of the arts. Key symbols include a third eye on his forehead, a crescent moon in his hair, and a trident (trishula), and he is depicted in various forms including a lingam, a cosmic dancer (Nataraja), and the yogic ascetic.