Siva (Shiva)

Shiva is one of the primary deities in Hinduism, symbolizing the destructive and regenerative powers of the universe. Known as the "Lord of Transformation," he embodies both asceticism and fertility. Shiva is often depicted with a third eye, a crescent moon, and a trident, representing wisdom, time, and power. He is revered as the destroyer of ignorance and illusion, making way for renewal and new creation. Shiva also symbolizes compassion and divine energy, playing a vital role in the cycle of creation, preservation, and destruction within the cosmos.