In Hinduism, Vamadeva 's the name of the preserving aspect of the God Siva, one of five aspects of the universe he embodies.On a panchamukha (five-faced) Sivalingam, Vamadeva appears on the right hand side. Representing the female manifestation of Siva--the peaceful, graceful and poetic--it's associated with the element of water. Vamadeva's also the name of a rishi, credited with most of Mandala 4 of the Rigveda. Etymology The name comes from Sanskrit vāma = "beautiful" and deva = "God". As… (More on Vamadeva)