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SHIVA |
 Lord Shiva appears in a
meditating but ever-happy posture. He has matted hair which holds
the flowing Ganges river and a crescent moon, a serpent coiled
around his neck, a trident (trishul) in his one hand and ashes all
over his body. The Lord's attri butes represent his victory over the
demonic activity, and calmness of human nature. He is known as
the"giver" god. His vehicle is a bull (symbol of happiness and
strength) named Nandi. Shiva-Linga, a sign of the Lord, is adored
instead of him. Shiva temples have Shiva-Linga as the main
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