The five-faced form of Shiva representing the five aspects: Sadyojata (west, creation), Vamadeva (north, preservation), Aghora (south, destruction), Tatpurusha (east, concealment), and Ishana (upward, grace). Each face corresponds to an element and a cosmic function.
Five-headed Shiva. Each head faces a different direction. Ten arms holding various attributes. The Ishana face faces upward. Often depicted in meditation or seated with Parvati.