Shivadvija, Śivadvija, Shiva-dvija: 1 definition
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Shivadvija means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
The Sanskrit term Śivadvija can be transliterated into English as Sivadvija or Shivadvija, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Shodhganga: Temple management in the ĀgamasŚivadvija (शिवद्विज) refer to those who are learned in the (Śaiva-)śāstras.—In community services, there are certain events where there is leniency in who can perform the rituals. For example, in the Vāstudevabali ritual, it is recommended that the vāstuhoma be performed by several Śivadvijas who are learned in the śāstras and who belong to the five gocaras. If one is unable to get śivadvijas one can invite Anuśaivas or Brāhmaṇas. Śivadvijas are central in the performance of rituals in the temple and in the village (public domain). For performing rituals at individual homes, Anuśaiva, Mahāśaiva or Avāntaraśaiva can be appointed
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
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Partial matches: Shiva, Dvija, Civa.
Full-text: Adishaiva.
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