Lord Shiva (God of Destroyer)

Shiva is known as "The Destroyer" within the Trimurti, the Hindu trinity that includes Brahma and Vishnu. In Shaivism tradition, Shiva is one of the supreme beings who creates, protects and transforms the universe. Shiva holds the power of destruction, but often, he destroys so that new life can grow. He destroys both the cosmos as well as people’s imperfections so that the world can be reborn and people can become perfected. He also shatters illusions to give people clarity and vision. As such, his acts of destruction are often viewed as ultimately constructive and as something to be embraced. Shiva is usually depicted has having a third eye, thought it is often closed, as he is looki...View all