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Encyclopedia > Shaivaite

Saivite: of Saivism; belonging to Saivism, the Hindu denomination that worships God Siva as the Supreme God.


Hinduism is a rich and complex religion traditionally divided in four major denominations: Saivism, Shaktism, Vaishnavism and Smartism. Saivites are those who primarily worship God Siva and follow the philosophy and disciplines of Saivism.


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Legend has it that the body of goddess Shakti was divided into 51 pieces and that the temple is the "yoni peeth" (seat of female fertility).
Both Vaishnavites as well as Shaivaites attend the festival.
Vaishnavites are vegetarians while Shaivaites eat meat and indulge in smoking and drinking.
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