ORIGIN: Hindu (Epic and Puranic)
TYPE: God
INFORMATION: An aspect of the god Siva. Of uncertain origin, but possibly representing a composite trio of Siva with his consort Uma (Parvati) and his son Skanda (as a boy). Four armed.
ATTRIBUTES: Of Siva: Ax, corpse, hatchet; Of Uma: Lotus; Of Skanda: Book, headdress, mango fruit and ornament.