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Shiva and Vishnu are regarded as Mahādevas (" great gods " ) due to their central positions in worship and scriptures.

These two along with Brahma are considered the Trimurti — the three aspects of the universal supreme God.

These three aspects symbolize the entire circle of samsara in Hinduism: Brahma as creator, Vishnu as preserver or protector, and Shiva as destroyer or judge.