Shaivism and its influence outside India
Shaivism as a sect, worships various forms of Shiva and has its origins in India. The Rigvedic Rudra or the Siva-lingas reported from the sites of Saraswati-Sindhu Civilization were not confined to India. Over time, they spread beyond India and evidence of Shiva worship can be found in present-day Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Indonesia, and China. Between…