Temple bells chime in worship as Shiva's presence is seen in the shiva lingam, or shivling, – his symbol. Shiva is the third member of the Trimurti, or Hindu trinity. The phallus-shaped icon represents the powerful lord, who activates creative energy to recycle the cosmos through destruction. The trident — the weapon used to destroy evil — is a symbol of Shiva. Working in rich brown and warm orange and yellow, Neelam Gupta depicts the scene against a sunset sky.
Language: English
