Elements of Hindu Iconography v1.c8.48
Elements of Hindu Iconography v1.c8.48
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*Śūla* is the trident which is the favourite weapon of Śiva. It is represented in many forms; and the essential feature of all these is the triple metal pike ending in sharp points and mounted upon a long wooden handle (Pl. III, figs. 1 and 2).