Shaivism is one of the six major sects of Hinduism, which reveres Lord Shiva as the Supreme Being. Shaivism holds that Shiva is the creator, preserver, destroyer, revealer and concealer of all that is.
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Can Lingayats be considered as a part of Hinduism?
Lingayatism is considered as a Shaivite sect within Hinduism which worship Linga, founded by Basava. This sects seems to reject everything belonging to Hinduism—like the Varna system, the Vedas, and other concepts—and considers only Shiva as god.…
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Do pashupata-shaivists have mathas?
I tried google search but I found nothing about mathas in pashupata shaivism. I am interested in becoming a ordained monk in hinduism sub-school pashupata shaivism. I would like to know where those mathas are located and if they have their own…
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What is the difference between Kaal Bhairav and Mahakal?
Can someone tell me the difference between Mahakal (Mahakala not Mahakali) and Kaal Bhairav (KalBherav)? Thanks
Sorry for my transcription errors, I am Westerner, I don't know Hindi and I don't have much knowledge on the iconography of deities.
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