SHAVISM
1- The origin of Shavism can be traced back to pre-vedic times. 2- By the early centuries of the Christian era it was popular sect all over India. 3- Shiva was the principal deity of this sect. 4- Shiva was worshipped in the form of Linga. 5- Kushan king Weem Wema Kadphises was an ardent devote of Shiva. 6- Prakrit test Gathasaptasati has references to Shiva worship. 7- Tamil Sangam work refers to Shiva as the greatest of all gods (mamudu mudalvan). 8- Shiva's consort Parvati was adored as Sakti. 9- In Satavahana kingdom Parvati was worshipped as Gauri. 10- Skanda was regarded as the son of Shiva. 11- In Tamil state Skanda was worshipped in the Murugan form. 12- Ganesa was the younger brother of skanda . 13- Ganesa was also known as Vinayak. 14- The most popular Shiva Sect was Pasupata sect. 15- The Kapalika and Kalamukha sect developed much later. VARIOUS SECTS OF SHAIVISM A) Pasupatas / Nakulisapasupatas 1- It was fou