Vamadeva

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In Hinduism, Vamadeva (Sanskrit: वामदेव) is the name of the "preserver" aspect of the god Shiva, one of five aspects of the universe he embodies. On a Shiva 5 faced lingum, it is on the right hand side. Represents the female manifestation of Shiva, the peaceful, graceful and poetic. Associated with the element of water. Vamadeva is also the name of a rishi, credited with most of Mandala 4 of the Rigveda.

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