The five-faced form of Shiva representing the five elements (pancha bhuta) and five cosmic functions: Sadyojata (west, creation), Vamadeva (north, preservation), Aghora (south, destruction), Tatpurusha (east, concealment), and Ishana (upward, grace). Represents the totality of Shiva's manifestations.
Five heads arranged in four directions and upward. Ten arms holding various attributes. Seated in meditation or on a lotus.