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Shaivismor SaivismOne of three main forms of modern Hinduism, centred on the worship of Shiva. The earliest of the cults devoted to Shiva date from the 4th century BC. Texts written by devotees of Shiva in the 3rd century AD are the basis of Tantra in Hinduism and other Indian religions. Today Shaivism includes diverse movements, both religious and secular, all of which take Shiva as the supreme and all-powerful deity and teacher and view gaining the nature of Shiva as the ultimate goal of existence. This is believed to be brought about by the performance of complex rituals. See also Shaktism; Vaishnavism. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | The bronze idols of the 63 Saivite Saints are another attraction in this temple. Recalling the story of Kannappa Nayanar, one of the 64 famed Saivite saints associated with the shrine at Sri Kalahasthi, he said the saint offering his eyes for the lord was proof that organ donation had a long history in Tamil culture. It is home to two magnificent Saivite temples of historic heritage, the Swamy Nellaiappar temple and the Sri Kandimathi Ambal temple. |
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