Ganesha Special Hindu Mythological Information Site Of Pictures,Online Worship Of Gods,Saints,Greeting-Cards & Audio
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Shaivism Shaktism Vaishnavism Smartism New Sects
Information Shaivism Shaivites are worshipper of Lord Shiva,as the supreme being.Shaivaism has a vast literature. There are more than 200 million followers of Śhaivism,all over the world.They have different schools with different phylosophy. Shaivism has an influence,mostly in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.Also in Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia.Shaivism is followed.It is learnt that Shaivaism began during the period from 200 BC to 100 AD.Shaivaism spread rapidly through the singers and composers of the Puranic narratives Shaivites apply,Bhasma,the holy ash,on their body and foreheads.Shaivites offer 'Ganja' to Lord Shiva and some of them also smoke .
Shaktism Shaktas worship Goddess Shakti Mata, in her many forms like- Durga,Kali,Laxmi, Saraswati etc.She is considered to be simultaneously the source of all creation."Shaktism is dynamic Hinduism.All women are regarded as manifestations of 'Shakti', and hence they are the object of respect and devotion. As per the Shaktism, Brahman is static Shakti and Shakti is dynamic Brahman The roots of Shaktism penetrate deep into India's prehistory.Shaktism has inspired great works of Sanskrit literature and hindu philosophy and it continues to strongly influence Hinduism today. Shaktism is closely associated with Tantrism,though not all forms of Shaktism are Tantric in nature. The popular schools of Shaivaism are the Srilua and
Kalikula.Srikula is widely spread in South India,while Kalikula is in
Northen and Eastern India. Shaktas celebrate most major Hindu festivals like Navaratri,Diwali and many more.
Vaishnavism is the monotheistic tradition worshiping Vishnu or his incarnations- Krishna and Rama, as the supreme being.Vaishnavites devotees consider to be possessed by Lord Vishnu. The aim of the Vaishnavites is to achieve pleasure and peace from the worship of Lord Vishnu.This is the largest sect, with more than 500 million followers,all over the world. Vaishnavites follow the custom of 'Diksha' ie initiation by the
Master(Guru).The dissiple is granted a Mantra by the Guru,which is
chanted as Japnam forever. Vaishnavites agree to the central beliefs of Hinduism such as reincarnation,yoga,karma etc. Vaishnavism flourished during the seventh to tenth centuries CE, and was conveyed to common people through hymns. Presently,large Vaishnava communities are spread all over India, and particularly in Western Indian states, such as M.P. Rajasthan and Gujarath. Vaishnavism is spread from India to abroad,since the 1900s and is now practiced in many places around the globe, including USA,UK,Africa,Russia etc. The great hindu epics-Ramayan and Mahabharat are an important part of Vaishnav culture and philosophy.
The term Smarta is derived from the word
'Smriti', (memory).Smarthas follow Vedas and Shastras.They are the
followers of Adi Shankara.Normally a person becomes member of this
sect by family tradition. Smartism has quoted many referances
showing that Shiva and Vishnu is ultimately the same.
Smarthas are liberal and have choice to
worship any
deity they desire.They usually worship 'PanchaDevata', the five
deities.
Smartas worship the six manifestations of God-Ganesha, Shiva, Shakti, Vishnu, Surya and Skanda and the
choice of the nature of God is up to the individual worshipper since
different manifestations of God are held to be equivalent.
Smartas are recommended to follow the Brahma form of Vedic
marriage ie arranged marriage.The marriage ceremony is derived from
Vedic prescriptions.Women take after the traditions of their
husband's family after the marriage.
From 19th century,new sects are formed which include-Prarthana Samaj,Ramakrishna Mission,Arya Samaj,Satya Sai Organisation, Swaminarayan, Shri.Swaminarayan Sampraday and more.
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