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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

Source: Shodhganga: Temple management in the Āgamas

Śrīkāryam (श्रीकार्यम्) or Śrīkārya is a general title for those charged with administrative support in the Śiva temples, according to inscriptions such as Chidambaram inscriptions (SII 8.44, 8.47, 8.52, 8.53).—Śrīkāryam is an executive who had several temples under his charge. Usually, an agent of a larger temple or mutt that had other temples under its supervision. He oversees all the legal and other transactions of the temple. He also acts as a bridge between the royal officers and the temple executives.

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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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Full-text: Koyil-shrikaryam, Shrikarya.

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