Shiva symbol Trident / Trishula

The trident of Shiva symbolizes the 3 deities Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Creator, Sustainer and Destroyer.

The trident in Shiva's hand means that he has all 3 aspects under his control.
Shiva destroys all that is old so that new can arise.
Shiva as a destroyer is not to be seen negatively, for he knows how to re-create the destroyed in a new, even more beautiful creation.

Material: brass
Height19 cm; Foot: 3,8 cm