Shiva at the Guimet museum, Paris

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Shiva, also known as Mahadeva ("Great God"), stands as a paramount deity in Hinduism. He holds the position of supreme god within Shaivism, one of the three most influential denominations currently shaping contemporary Hinduism. Shiva is recognized as one of the five primary forms of God in the Smarta tradition and is commonly referred to as "the Destroyer" or "the Transformer" among the Trimurti, the Hindu Trinity that encompasses the primary aspects of the divine. This object is a part of "Scan The World", a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory. Scan The World aims to create a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from across the globe for public access at no cost. This endeavor is an open-source community effort where individuals can contribute interesting items from their surroundings. Those interested in contributing should email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how they can participate.