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trishula
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Also known as trishul

thumb|Statue of Shiva holding a trishula. The trishula () is a trident, a divine symbol, commonly used as one of the principal symbols in Hinduism. It is most commonly associated with the deity Shiva and widely employed in his iconography.

Wikidata facts

Subclass of
weapon
Country of origin
India
Image
Statue of lord shiva.jpg
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Commons category
Trishula
facet of
Hinduism
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Encyclopedic overview

8 sections
Contents
  • Etymology
  • Symbolism
  • Literature
  • Other uses
  • Gallery
  • See also
  • References
  • External links

thumb|Statue of Shiva holding a trishula. The trishula () is a trident, a divine symbol, commonly used as one of the principal symbols in Hinduism. It is most commonly associated with the deity Shiva and widely employed in his iconography.

== Etymology ==

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