Lord Shiva, the universal destroyer, is frequently illustrated with his distinctive weapon—the Trishul (trident ... the cosmic roles of the Hindu trinity: Brahma (creator), Vishnu (preserver ...

The name 'Hindu' comes from the word Indus ... Shiva has blue skin, a third eye and carries a trident. Hindus believe that life is a cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. They also believe that ...