1). Joy (ananda) 2). Knowledge (vigyana) 3). Thought (mana) 4). Life-Breath (prana) and 5). Physical-life
These five elements of cosmic manifestation are represented in visual arts through the five heads of Shiva.
His ten arms signify the ten directions, symbolizing that Shiva's grace extends over all space.
Here Shiva is seen seated atop a full-blown red lotus, arising from the primordial waters. He sits in his typical ascetic posture with a snake necklace around his neck, and five hooded cobras crowning his five heads. He wears the Shaivite tilak on his foreheads, and each of his heads has a third eye which represents his power to view the future also as against us ordinary mortals who can see only the past and the present.
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Cosmic Form of Shiva (Tantra Painting)
Bhairava - The Fearful Form of Shiva (Madhubani Painting on Hand Made Paper treated with Cow Dung)
The Trinetra Shiva Head (Wall Hanging)
Shiva as Nataraja (Brass Statue)
Lord Shiva (Sterling Silver Pendant)
Shiva - The Sensuous Yogi (Article)
108 Names Of Shiva (Paperback Book)
The Sons of Shiva (Paperback Comic Book)
Om Namoh Shivai (Sterling Silver Bracelet)
Om Namoh Shivai (Prayer Shawl)
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