Statue of Shiva in the lotus position at Murudeshwar

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If you want me to remake some of yours, just ask me on Instagram Direct at @boris3dstudio https://www.instagram.com/boris3dstudio/ The model is not fixed. I don't have time for it right now. If you fix it for printing, make a Remix, or send me a new model for re-uploading, that would be great. Shiva (/ˈʃiːvə/; Sanskrit: शिव, Śiva, lit. the auspicious one) is also known as Mahadeva (lit. the great god). He is one of the main deities in Hinduism. Shiva is a principal deity within Shaivism, one of the major traditions in contemporary Hinduism. Shiva is known as "The Destroyer" within the Trimurti, which includes Brahma and Vishnu. In Shaivism tradition, Shiva creates, protects, and transforms the universe. He is a supreme being who brings everything into existence. In Shaktism tradition, the Goddess or Devi is described as one of the supreme beings, but Shiva is revered along with Brahma and Vishnu. A goddess is stated to be the energy and creative power (Shakti) of each, with Parvati (Sati) being the equal complementary partner of Shiva. He is one of the five equivalent deities in Panchayatana puja of the Smarta tradition of Hinduism. According to Shaivism sect, the highest form of Ishvar is formless and limitless, transcendent and unchanging absolute Brahman, and the primal Atman (soul, self) of the universe. There are many benevolent and fearsome depictions of Shiva. In his benevolent aspects, he is depicted as an omniscient Yogi who lives on Mount Kailash as well as a householder with wife Parvati and his two children, Ganesha and Kartikeya. In his fierce aspects, he is often depicted slaying demons. Shiva is also known as Adiyogi Shiva, regarded as the patron god of yoga, meditation, and arts. The iconographical attributes of Shiva include the serpent around his neck, the adorning crescent moon, the holy river Ganga flowing from his matted hair, the third eye on his forehead, the trishula or trident as his weapon, and the damaru drum. He is usually worshipped in the aniconic form of Lingam. Shiva is a pan-Hindu deity, revered widely by Hindus, in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.