A trishul is a type of traditional trident in some parts of India, seen as part of traditional religion, but which can also be used as a lethal weapon. This is the weapon yielded by Hindu God, Lord Shiva. See also Shiva. The three points are said to represent Shiva's three aspects - creator, destroyer and protector. Trishuls have been systematically distributed to followers of the VHP during the 1990s and the beginning of the 21st century. (see discussion in The Hindu newspaper) trishūla is Sanskrit for "three-spear". This is the original meaning.
INS Trishul is an Indianguided missile frigate. (see Indian Ministry of Defense site) It was bought from Russia, probably in 2003. It replaced a "Whitby" class frigate of the same name which India obtained in 1962 and was made in Britain.
A trishula is a type of traditional trident in some parts of India, seen as part of traditional religion, but which can also be used as a lethal weapon.
Trishul is intended to counter a low level attack with a very quick reaction time and has an all weather capability.
Trishul has a range of 9 km and is designed to counter a low level attack with a very quick reaction time.
Trishul is a quick reaction, low level missile system being developed in surface to air role with the capability to engage targets upto 9 km, and as anti sea skimming missile against low level missiles.
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