ICONOGRAPHY AND SYMBOLS

Pinaka
Pinaka

Pinaka, the divine bow of Lord Shiva, symbolizes his immense power and role as the destroyer of evil. Featured prominently in Hindu scriptures like the Ramayana and Shiva Purana, Pinaka represents spiritual strength, cosmic balance, and the destruction of ignorance. It is a powerful icon of Lord Shivas commitment to righteousness and dharma.

Axe (Parashu)
Axe (Parashu)

Parashu, the sacred axe of Lord Shiva, symbolizes divine strength, justice, and the destruction of evil and ignorance. Often associated with his fierce form, the Parashu represents Shivas power to cut through illusion (Maya) and restore cosmic balance. It is also a weapon granted to Parashurama, the warrior sage, by Lord Shiva himself.

Skull Garland (Mundamala)
Skull Garland (Mundamala)

Mundamala, the garland of skulls worn by Lord Shiva, symbolizes the destruction of ego, the impermanence of life, and Shiva’s mastery over death. Each skull represents a transcended identity, reminding devotees of the path to liberation and the eternal nature of the soul.