Trishula

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A Trishula (Sanskrit: त्रिशूल, Malay: trisula, Thai: trisun) is a type of traditional Indian trident, usually a Hindu religious symbol. The trishula symbolism is polyvalent and rich. The trishula may also be mounted on a danda or staff. The trishula is wielded by the Hindu God Shiva and is said to have been used to sever the original head of the Hindu God Ganesha. The three points have various meanings and significance, and, common to Hindu mythology, have many stories behind them. They are commonly said to represent various trinities--creation, maintenance and destruction, past, present and future, the three gunas.

I dont know what it was doing on the top of Buddhist monastery ... most likely just a symbol of peace.

Lens: EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Camera: Canon EOS 5D
Location: Lamayuru, Ladakh, India

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