Shaivism facts for kids
Shaivism is a form of Hinduism, which sees Shiva as the most important deity. In practice, there are different branches of Shaivism. Shaivism is common in India, Nepal and Sri Lanka. It can also be found in Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia.
Images for kids
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The development of various schools of Shaivism from early worship of Rudra.
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The "Pashupati" seal from the Indus Valley civilisation.
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Kushan coin of Vima Kadphises (2nd century CE), with a possible Shiva, holding a trident, in ithyphallic state and next to a bull, his mount, as in Shaivism. The deity was described by the later Kushans in their coinage as "Oesho", a possible Zoroastrian deity.
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Shiva with Trisula, worshipped in Central Asia. Penjikent, Uzbekistan, 7th–8th century CE. Hermitage Museum.
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The 7th to 8th-century Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It features thousands of Shaivism-related sculptures.
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An image collage of 1st millennium CE Shaivism icons and temples from Southeast Asia (top left): Shiva in yoga pose, Nandi, Prambanan temple, Yoni-Linga and Hindu temple layout.
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Two female Shaiva ascetics (18th century painting)
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Kauai Hindu monastery in Kauai Island in Hawaii is the only Hindu Monastery(shaivaite) in the United States.
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Tirumular, the great Tamil Śaivasiddhānta poet and mystic saint (siddha).
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Nayanars Shaiva poet-saints are credited with Bhakti movement in Shaivism. It included three women saints, such as the 6th-century Karaikkal Ammaiyar.
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A 3rd century Nandi statue from Kashmir.
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Goraknath founded the Nath Shaiva monastic movement.
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A necklace with pendant containing linga symbol of Shiva are worn by Lingayats.
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Shaivism and Buddhism have co-developed in many regions. Above a syncretic image of Yoni-Linga with four reliefs of the Buddha in a Vajrayana temple.
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A seated Ardhanarishvara symbolically presenting the feminine Shakti as inseparable part of masculine Shiva.
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Many Shaiva temples present Shiva in yoga pose.
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Dancing Shiva Nataraja at the 6th century Badami cave temples.
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See also
In Spanish: Shivaísmo para niños
