(n.) One of the triad of Hindoo gods. He is the avenger or destroyer, and in modern worship symbolizes the reproductive power of nature.

Agni Asvins Atman Avalokita Bhairava Bhairavi Chandi Daksha Devaki Devi Dharma Dharti Mai Durga Dyaus Ganapati Ganesa Ganesha Garuda Hanuman Himavat Indra Kali Kama Kamsa Karttikeya Lakshmi Parjanya Parvati Pushan Rahu Rhibhus Rudra Sarasvati Savitar Shiva Sita Siva Soma Surya Uma Ushas Vaja Varuna Varuni Vayu Vishnu Yama the Destroyer the Preserver the Regenerator the Supreme Soul the Universal Ego