Question

Who started shaivism and what was the significance

Answer 1

Answer:

Shaivism was likely the predominant tradition in South India, co-existing with Buddhism and Jainism, before the Vaishnava Alvars launched the Bhakti movement in the 7th-century, and influential Vedanta scholars such as Ramanuja developed a philosophical and organizational framework that helped Vaishnava expand.

Answer 2

Answer:

Shaivism was probably the predominant tradition in South India, coexisting with Buddhism and Jainism, before Vaishnava Alvars launched the Bhakti movemenT