Who loves Shiva is called?
GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
A devotee who loves and worships Lord Shiva is called a Shaiva (शैव) or Shiva Bhakta. Those who follow Shaivism as their primary spiritual path are known as Shaivites. Extremely devoted followers are sometimes referred to as Shiva devotees or Bhaktas of Shiva. Historical and legendary examples include sages like Rishi Markandeya, devotees like Kannappa, and saints like Sundarar and Karaikkal Ammaiyar. Similar to how Vitthal devotees are called Varkaris in the Pandharpur tradition, Shiva worshippers form a distinct devotional tradition with unique practices, philosophies, and sacred texts.
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