Trishul
Shiva's trident, carried by Himalyan yogis, is the royal sceptre of the Saiva Dharma. Its triple prongs betoken desire, action and wisdom; ida, pingala and sushumna; and the three gunas - sattva, rajas and tamas.

Chakra
or "wheel", is the circle of time, symbol of perfect creation, of the cycles of existence. Time and space are interwoven, and eight spokes mark the directions, each ruled by a Deity and having a unique quality.

Shikara
is the massive superstructure which above the cave-like sanctuaries of temples in India. It is a living model of Mount Meru, the centre universe where the themselves reside.

Konrai
Golden Shower, blossoms are the flowering symbol of Shiva's honeyed grace in our life, Associated with His shrines and temples throughout India, the Cassia fistula is landed in numberless Tirumurai hymns.

Vata
the banyan tree, Ficus indicus symbolises Hinduism, branches out in all directions draws from many spreads shade far and wide, yet stems from one great Shiva as Silent Sage sits it.

Seval
is the noble red rooster who heralds each dawn, calling all to awake and arise. He is a symbol of the imminence of imminence of spiritual unfoldment and wisdom. This fighting cock bravely crows from Lord Skanda's battle flag.

Hamakunda
the fire alter, is the symbol of ancient Vedic rites. It is through the fire element denoting divine consciousness, that we make offerings to the Gods. Hindu sacraments are solemnised before the fire.

Mahakala
"Great Time", presides above creation's golden arch. Devouring instants and eons, with a ferocious face, He is Time beyond time, reminder of this world's transitoriness, that sin and suffering will pass.

Kuttuvilaku
the standing oil lamp, symbolises the dispelling of ignorance and awakening of the divine light within us. Its soft glow illumines the temple or shrine room, keeping the atmosphere pure and serene.