trisula

noun

1. (Hinduism)A trident, seen as a religious symbol of Hinduism and Buddhism.

   “It may be wondered, at first sight, that the innumerable texts left by Buddhism give us no positive information with regard to the meaning and origin of the trisula.”

   “The trisula placed upon a pillar surmounted by flames is the monogram of Buddha.”

   “She had a trishul in one hand. Her long raven-black hair was left loose.”

   “The trishula is most commonly associated with the god Shiva, one of the most prominent Hindu deities and the primary god in the sect of Hinduism known as "Shaivism."”