Harihara Temple 3, Osian The syncretic deity known as Harihara is an attempt to combine the worship of Shiva ("hara") and Vishnu ("hari"), the two polar Hindu deities, into a single object of devotion. On his right side, Harihara holds Shiva's trident and wears his hair in the Shiva ascetic (piled-up) style; on his left side, Harihara displays Vishnu's discus and wears a crown. The two smaller figures are personified attributes.