11th century Trishul with Shaivism Ardhanarishvara, Cleveland Museum of Art
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The form of the trident--the main weapon of the Hindu god Shiva--dramatically and elegantly encircles his form in which the left side is female and the right side is male. The male side has the matted locks of a yogi piled high on his head; he holds an axe and leans on his mount, the bull. The female side has a jeweled crown, earring, full breast, broad hips, long skirt, and only one arm. The lower hands probably held a stringed instrument. This particular iconic form of Shiva visually indicates that he embodies all phenomena, even if they seem contradictory. He is male and female, destructive
Fotograf/eser: Gary Kirchenbauer (photographer).
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