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Saiva
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Sai·va  (sv, sh-)
n. Hinduism
One who worships Shiva.

[Sanskrit aiva-, belonging to Shiva, from iva, Shiva.]

Saiva adj.
Saivism n.

Saiva [ˈsaɪvə ˈʃaɪ-]
n
(Non-Christian Religions / Hinduism) a member of a branch of Hinduism devoted to the worship of Siva, but rejecting the notion of his incarnations
adj
(Non-Christian Religions / Hinduism) of or relating to Saivism or Saivites
Saivism  n
Saivite  n


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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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