OM Symbol with Ganesh Key Chain

Shiva is known as “The Destroyer” within the three principal deities Brahma Vishnu and Mahesh(Shiva) in Hinduism. The three often called as “ Trimurti ” Shiva is seen with the four arms because they represent the four cardinal directions. Each of Shiva's hands either hold an object or are shown making a specific gesture.The Cobra king around the neck Shiva represents fearlessness and power. Snakes are always feared for their venom, and thus powerful . Shiva chose to consume the poison and thus drank it. The followers of Shaivism are called "Shaivites" or "Saivites". It is one of the largest sects that believe Shiva — worshipped as a creator and destroyer of worlds — is the supreme god over all. The trishula symbolism is polyvalent and rich. It is said to have been used to sever the original head of Ganesha. Also Shiva's Trishul cuts one head of Lord Brahma only to relieve him from his arrogance. This tells that Shiva uses His trident for the welfare of the world. There is a “Damru” (a small hourglass shape drum) on the other hand that represent Damaru (a small hourglass shape drum) represent the cosmic sound. The sound from damaru often interpreted as the Pranavam and represent the Shabda Brahman. Pranavam or OM is supposed to the precursor to all human languages