Vira Saiva

[ vir-uh sahy-vuh ]

noun

, Hinduism.

1. Lingayata.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Vira Saiva¹

< Sanskrit, equivalent to vīra man + śaiva votary of Shiva

Example Sentences

The sect is also known by the name of Vira Saiva.

From Project Gutenberg

He seems, on the contrary, to have incurred his death by attempting to repress the extension of the Vira Saiva belief.

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It is to be observed that no instance is known of a Vira Saiva acting on the principles laid down in the Tantras.

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