Shaiva
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Relating to the worship and beliefs about the Hindu god Shiva
- adjective
- /ˈʃaɪvə/
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shaivista
- The Shaiva tradition emphasizes the worship of Shiva.
Examples
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The temple is famous for its Shaiva architecture and ancient stone carvings.
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Art historians study Shaiva iconography to understand the evolution of Hindu religious art.
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Many festivals in South India have strong Shaiva traditions and rituals.
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Many Shaiva temples are located in India.
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The temple is famous for its Shaiva architecture and ancient stone carvings.
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Many festivals in South India have strong Shaiva traditions and rituals.
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Art historians study Shaiva iconography to understand the evolution of Hindu religious art.
Surface Forms
Shaiva positive
Etymology
Shaiva comes from the name Shiva, the Hindu god, and originally means 'of or relating to Shiva'. So when something is called Shaiva (like art or a temple), it means it is connected to the worship or ideas about Shiva.
