The Hindu trinity, known as the Trimurti, consists of three principal deities: Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Each deity represents a different aspect of the cosmic cycle. Brahma is the creator, responsible for the creation of the universe and all living beings. Vishnu is the preserver, maintaining order and harmony in the universe through his various incarnations, such as Rama and Krishna. Shiva, the destroyer, is associated with transformation and regeneration, clearing the way for new creation. Together, they symbolize the cyclical nature of existence in Hindu philosophy.