Trimurti

[ trih-moor-tee ]

noun

1. (in later Hinduism) a trinity consisting of Brahma the Creator, Vishnu the Preserver, and Shiva the Destroyer.

Trimurti

/ trɪˈmʊətɪ /

noun

1. the triad of the three chief gods of later Hinduism, consisting of Brahma the Creator, Vishnu the Sustainer, and Siva the Destroyer

Word History and Origins

Origin of Trimurti¹

1800–10; < Sanskrit trimūrti, equivalent to tri three + mūrti shape

Word History and Origins

Origin of Trimurti¹

from Sanskrit, from tri three + mūrti form

Example Sentences

Trimurti is one of the two small vessels that the 42-year-old fisherman depends on for his livelihood.

From Quartz

His first choice was Shri Trimurti Bhavan in Ozone Park, a temple where his uncle is a priest.

From The Daily Beast

They constitute the well known Trimurti or Triad of divine forms which characterizes Hindooism.

From Project Gutenberg

And thus undoubtedly arose the Trimurti, or the celebrated Trinity.

From Project Gutenberg

This is the "trimurti" (trinity), composed of Brahma (creator), Vishnu (conservator), and Siva (destroyer).

From Project Gutenberg