Lord Shiva’s third eye is symbolic of enlightenment, spiritual vision, and the ability to see beyond the physical realm. The ...

He also holds a Trishul in hand, ready to create, preserve, or destroy. And with Lord Shiva’s third eye, one that remains closed most of the time, when it opens, all evil is destroyed.

Lord Shiva's symbols, such as the serpent around ... and other drives is symbolized by his sitting on a tiger's hide. Third eye means the greater awareness and the eradication of ignorance.