Image title: Trident (Trishula) Emblem

The Trident (trisula) represents the primary emblem of Shiva. It has multiple meanings among which are a weapon used against evil; a magic force; and the representation of the three cosmic functions of the god as Creator, Destroyer, and Preserver.

Notes: Shiva has many attributes which symbolize his powers and help to identify his images. A number of them are related to wrathful manifestations and to his aspect as the Great Yogi.

Gallery information:

The Patan Museum is located on the Durbar square of Patan (Lalitpur/Lalitapura, Kathmandu, Nepal) which is associated Keshav Narayan Chowk (Keshavnarayan)—a form of Lord Vishnu. Being listed as a World Heritage Site, the whole of Durbar square is filled with exquisite temples, sculptures and other ancient structures, of which the ancient history history can be traced to the Malla Kings of Lalitpur. It is an important site for both Buddhism and Hinduism.