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THE HINDU TRIAD
COGNIZANCE
BRAHMA
VISHNU
SIVA
Symbols
Rosary, vase, ladle, book. Antelope skin on shoulder
Mace, lotus, conch, wheel
Trident, discus, battle-axe, club, serpent girdle, serpent necklace
Vehicle
Goose, Swan
Eagle
Bull
Asuna
Padmasana
Hunds
Four
Four
Two, four or more
Hand pose
Consort
Savitri or Sarasvati
Sri & Lakshmi
Uma or Parvati
Faces
Four
One
One or three
Hair-dress
Matted hair
Matted hair
Kirita crown (Fez-type crown worn by Vishnu)
