Tamil Shaivam vs. Kashmir Shaivam

[@rosanilebron1566]

Namaste everyone! Foreigner here! I've been to Bharat 12 times in this lifetime, from north to south. I've been to 7 of the 12 Jyotirlingas, from Kedarnath to Rameshwaram. Also, I have visited 4 of the 5 Panchabhoota Sthalams, been Arunachaleshwara my dearest one. For the first time in so many years I have found a simple but well explained information on the worship of Shiva in Bharat. Having been to so many Shiv temples, I have had the chance to witness the striking difference between north and south Shaivism. Now I have a better understanding on how and why things are done in Shiv temples throughout Bharat. Thanks for this documentary, it is a very much needed topic, mostly as "yoga" has spread it wings in a global way and most people don't have a clue on the true roots of Yoga.

[@greatmanIND]

Yes. True Siva yoga is different from many yoga ways at present. These different sadhanas including sankya will not liberate a soul except Shiva Yoga as explained in Shiva agamas and Thirumanthiram will give Swarupya mukthi. And in the name of Sri Arunachaleshwara, being a Tiruvannamalaian, I welcome you to my hometown.

[@rosanilebron1566]

@@greatmanIND May Arunachaleshwara bless you...

[@RaviChaudhary-ys2re]

​​@@greatmanINDthere is no such thing as Shiva yoga , yoga is yoga , go read Shiva Samhita , lord Shiva tells Mata Parvati that in all of Mat (beliefs) the Yoga is the best and it's just Yoga which originated from Vedas , not Shiva yoga or Vishna Yoga or any other .

[@Elizabeth-pd4sd]

As always highly informative and inspiring ❤❤❤🕉

[@greatmanIND]

@@RaviChaudhary-ys2re That's all u know. There are various schools of yoga. Go and read agamas.

[@orangeturbandrummer1]

Wonderful and clear explanations ! I am more attracted to the Kashmiri Shaivism , as a yogini . Greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭 🙏📿🕉

[@ritadas4046]

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[@ameyapathak2008]

The orgins of Shaivism is indeed in Kailash and Kashmir. But the way Tamil culture has kept it intact and still fighting for Dharma is itself commendable..🙏🏻

[@Bhruguraj]

Yes and they don't need to vote for bjp to prove their hindu credentials

[@chandra_has]

​@@Bhrugurajwell said

[@dr.vijayanraju3656]

​@@Bhruguraj💯 No wonder BJP : Brastachar Jumla Party Close to achieve absolute 🥀🥀RAM Rajya🥀🥀 Jumla maharaja ki Jai Teleprompter Chakravarthi ki jai Feku fukir ki jai Santa baba ki jai VISWHAGURU ki....... 🤣 Saab log bolo 🌹🌹Jai Shree Ram🌹🌹

[@theniravpanchal]

​@@BhrugurajBut they need to kickout DMK to prove that. Elect aiadmk if you don't like BJP.

[@ayyaduraiv7521]

Don't mislead, saivisam in tamilnadu is as old as tamil culture itself.

[@GP-Greenfields]

*I loved the Tamil aspect of Shaivism as explained in this video.* *Jai Shiva Shambu. Namo Parvati Pataye Har Har Mahadeva. 🚩🚩🚩🕉️🕉️*

[@RK-fe9jj]

What a explanation sir...thanks a lot from tamilnadu 🙏🏼திருச்சிற்றம்பலம்🙏🏼நமசிவாய🙏🏼

[@whoami-7948]

@@RK-fe9jj திருச்சிற்றம்பலம்

[@LakneswaranKrishnan-q4c]

Tamil shivam is LOVE, not seen as destroyer. SO much love even for people who are so greed, cruel, ... gave alwazys a chance to refine ourself.

[@vijayhandoo6126]

@@LakneswaranKrishnan-q4c Shiva is always KALYANKARI . Rudra is Samhaar karika. Samhaar has different connotation from destroyer. In Kashmir Shivanga there is nothing like destroyer. It is SARJAN & VISARJAN .

[@rggrrggr290]

u really feel that the deep philosophical metaphors given in vedas are that much straight forward ? atleast don't divide my lord shiva maheswara , in whole bharatam and whole asia atleast he is love , not only just in tamil

[@vijayhandoo6126]

@@rggrrggr290 Isha Vasyam idam Sarvam .

[@waldwassermann]

Love the awesome depth of wisdom in these comments. Good to know that there are other people who who are interested in the same wisdom.

[@pranav_chalotra]

​@@vijayhandoo6126according to shree rudram, Shiva is kalyankari form of Rudra. According to Shivmahapuran, There is no difference between Shiva, Rudra and Shankara.

[@RickRoy117]

A Sad thing is that, in Our Country, We worship politicians and film stars like Gods, And neglect the Real One! such that We have sunk so low that We use places of Sacredness and Worship as Tourist places, like Maa Kamakhya's Hills and Temple are not your picnic spot, It's too Sacred to be tampered by the Government, and Must be protected from Government's hands, BJP and Congress Will come and go, but Maa and Dharma Are Eternal We, being her sons and daughters, Must Protect Her and Dharma

[@ritadas4046]

I don't agree with your last line

[@RickRoy117]

@@ritadas4046 Wouldn't u protect your own Mother if u knew She was in Danger?

[@BlackPanther-lx9we]

Cant agree more❤

[@swapnilbose8465]

​​@@RickRoy117 people have emotional attachment & worship them. That's why they're God. The people which you think are Gods were actually saviours in ancient times & that's why they are also Gods.

[@swapnilbose8465]

​@@RickRoy117 the person whom people worship becomes a God. That's it. What's your definition of God??

[@gb-universe-9001]

Tamil Saivam is not just bhakti oriented, addressing common person's devotional needs. While it encompasses this path of bhakti, it has its own esoteric, gnaana path as well. Tirumular's Tirumandiram is one such example of this esoteric attribute of Tamil Saivam.

[@sriharshini.v-a36]

actually its more spiritual shaivism, like if you take the work of thirumoolar, it beautifully explains maths and yoga

[@pratik_1241]

He came from North India to South India

[@gb-universe-9001]

@@pratik_1241 The source for this information?

[@pratik_1241]

The video is right at its place . But one of the prominent ways to connect Shiva in North India is also Bhakti . Here in North India we listen to songs and Bhajan of Shivan . And visit the Shrines like Kashi , Jyotirling , Amarnath... . I as an North Indian really loved the way Thamizhians preached Shivabhakti . { Special Thanks to @Mere Shiv } And talking about the tantra . Some Buddhists mixed the panchamakar in tantra . And people started associating Tantra with Tona Totka . Therefore in the name of worship and rituals , sadhak started harassing women and girls , and started doing Animal Sacrifices ... . As a result Maa Kamakhya has left the Shaktipeeth . In the previous year the Brahmputra river didn't even get red after Ambubachi Parv . And in this year's Ambubachi Parv , Maa Kamakhya has totally resided in Karauli Shankar Mahadev Dham , Kanpur . But here in spite of seeing how one culture is different from the other , we should see how it is interconnected ( ex. Varna System ) ஓம் நமச்சிவாய

[@sriharshini.v-a36]

@@pratik_1241 for you this video might be, as i worked in this field, I would say the video superficial observed Tamil Shaivism, while its much more than most people know.

[@amrutha8253]

Tamil saivam is not only about bhakti but also about philosophy, the Saiva Siddhantam of Meykandar who lived around 12th century wrote extensively about the 36 tattvams and means to attain Shiva in Shiva Gnana bodham, Thirumandhiram speaks about Yogic practices. The writings of siddhars like Bogar, sivavakkiyar speaks about ashta siddhis, healing aspects and philosophy.

[@arunmaniindia]

I was going to write the same.

[@sahil-m4h3k]

@@arunmaniindia Can You Give me all scriptures name That Tamil Shaivism Follow , Like most of Traditional Shaivism are based on Aagam and Tantra and More based on Formless Aspect of Shiva

[@sahil-m4h3k]

Most biggest Scammer are *_Smarta Tradition_* beware of them or any Puranic Tradition , Those who want to make Shaivite Tradition as Puranic Religion

[@pranav_chalotra]

Kashmir Shaivism also talks about 36 tatvas. Considering Parāshiva as highest tatva.

[@gods-best-friend-gbf]

Yes... Siddhar tradition goes beyond spiritual... They literally show practical steps to approach spirituality. Like literal practical. How to meditate, what to focus on, modes and methods of breathing to attain Jeeva Samadhi, etc. For North Indians, they can search for "Jeeva Samadhi". There is 1 entire village in Tamil Nadu focusing on experimenting with Spirituality through Jeeva Samadhi as their goal... I seem them as emerging as a higher conscious species than humanity. Maybe there are such research based spiritual villages in North India or other states too. We need more spiritual networking so that we do not miss out great ideas from everyone!

[@ameyapathak2008]

At 17:11 This is so beautiful ..its like tamil shaivam preps you for the basics ..makes your foundation intact It takes care of first 4 steps of Ashtanga yoga Yum Niyum Asan Pranayam And the kashmir shaivism is the culmination of the 4 in to the later 4 Of Pratyahar Dharn Dhyan And finally Samadi ( becoming on with shiva, shifting from SaGuna to NirGuna) The beauty of this path is even if on takes only single step and explores it in its fullest even then they lead to Shiva..like Nrutya..if one masters it..he will get the darshan of Natraja form of Shiva..so beautiful 😍😍😍😍

[@TruthSpeaker2000]

There is no concept of tamil shaivsm.. kashmiri saivam.. it's only one shaivatism

[@greatmanIND]

Ashtanga yoga is not partly (from yamam to pranayama) followed in TN. Ashtanga yoga is the Siva yoga taught by God Siva in Siva Agama's yoga patalam. There are primarily 18 Siddhas from Tamil Nadu who did complete Ashtanga Siva yoga and attained Samadhi with supreme Shivam.

[@prasvasu4217]

Kuch Bi!

[@rggrrggr290]

@@TruthSpeaker2000 YOU ARE WRONG ! shaivism broadly means the central philosophy revolves around/ishta devata is shiva , it does not mean all branches of shaivism have same philosophy , tantric shaivism has different philosophy , kashmirir shaivism has different philosophy , veerashaivism (lingayatism) has different philosophy

[@Anubhavsengupta1902]

Sir you should make a video on how contrary to mainstream narrative(Specially by Leftists and Neo Buddheists)Sati pratha never existed in Bharat at the first place only,it's a huge lie told in our school history books that sadly 99%of Hindus still belive and feel guilty about that!,even Jaipur dialogues Sanjay Dixit and Abhijit Chavda made a discussion video debunking that so I really want to to make a video on that topic as well,that video is needed!🙏🕉️

[@BittuGupta-mt2rj]

Sati pratha did exsist

[@Anubhavsengupta1902]

@@BittuGupta-mt2rj Tu pakka koi Navbodh hi hoga!,Ara nahi bhi Sati pratha kabhi Bharat mai exist hi nahi karti thi,agar mara upar bharosha na ho toh Jake who video dakh kar ah sab pata chal jayga!,aur tuh kab Gautam Buddha na Jo acchi-acchi bata Mahilayo ka liya kahi hai Kunal Jatak Tripitak mei uska bara Mai bolaga ra?!

[@BittuGupta-mt2rj]

@@Anubhavsengupta1902 megesthenese ne ape book mai khud sati ke bare mai likha hai aur tum log angrezo ko impress kar ne ke chakkar mai kuch bhi chutiyap kar te ho naam sirf hindu par soch puri english megesthenese chandragupta ke sabha mai tha geek historian jo kareeb 300 bce ke as pas aya tga sati pratha thi aur mujhe garv hai sati pratha pe aur hna jbar dasti nahi hoti thi aur vidabha(widow) pratha and vidabha ki sadi bhi hoti thi jake padh lo indica

[@Anubhavsengupta1902]

@@BittuGupta-mt2rj Jhutha refference dakar mujha babakuf mat bana!,mara sawal ka jawab da!😂😂😂😂

[@BittuGupta-mt2rj]

@@Anubhavsengupta1902 pehele mai buddist nahi hnu dustri baat megesthense ne apne book mai sati naam se to nahi par sati pracrice ka varnana kiya hai aur jo sati pratha nahi karte wo vidhava pratha karti thi aisa spast likha hai aap indica padhe aur label bina lagaye bhi baat kiya ja sakta hai mai fhir kheta hnu sati pratha pe mujhe grav hai

[@sashapillai7430]

I am So Proud to be Born Hindu Tradition although outside Bharat. ❤ and appriciate your Effort to bring AWARENESS to HINDU Science and Litetature Brother.

[@santoshtrisal2107]

Thank you for explaining Shaivism......I am from Kashmir,but didn't know about this though we do rituals but we have little knowledge about it. Abhinav Gupta's Shiv philosophy is still available a wonderful source that is here but there rest has been kept hidden ...because of more muslim influence in this region . Love & blessings to you ❤️🍁🙌🍁🤗

[@kusumvyas7446]

@@santoshtrisal2107 KPS worship Bab and other Saints who worked on Shavism but don’t delve into Shaivism per se .

[@santoshtrisal2107]

@@kusumvyas7446 As Sufism is more prominent here, so it is obvious to believe in saints but Shaivism is the main influence on everyone..even Muslims believe that Shiva is the Ultimate One in the whole world.🙏🍁🙌

[@rahulraina2006]

Thank you for highlighting the Kashmir Shaivism from my homeland, kashmir. People other than kashmiri pandits know very less about kashmir shaivism. You made a great video in highlighting it. ❤

[@_shakta16_]

A dedicated vedio on shaktism is must, it's the most misunderstood yet most revered sampradayam across bharata varsha... From same shaktas doing bali and same shaktas opposing it. From vaidika worship to tantra upasana, from vamachara to dakshinachara... From asta lakshmis to dasa mahavidyas from worshipping women as swayam shakti.. The controller or trinity ( bramha, vishnu, shiva) to controlling women from upanayana samskaram.. Even not allowing to chant them pranava - Om. This diverse path of exploring devine demands extreme research and proper presentation,, will be expecting one detailed documentary on devine mother atleast before navaratri 2024 ;)

[@aryaaJyoti]

First of all, Wonderful documentary!!! I like to add some thing here after watching the whole episode. You see these two Shaivism you narrated- Kashmir and Tamil, I don't see them as different types of Shaivism, but a continuation of same philosophy in different context. You see Tamil Shaivism is more into temple, music, rituals - a common man world as you correctly pointed out - however you can also see that as means of worshipping Shiva using the material/body senses. On the other had Kashmir Shaivism is more for the intellectual mind or should we understand as when a Sadhak leaves the material desire and move inwards s/he has to practise Kashmir Shaivism. So you see a Sadhak starts with Tamil Shaivism, by going to temples and following rituals and later as Sadhak moves spiritually end up doing Kashmir Shaivism. Just as Kundali moves from bottom - Muladhar to Top - Shashtrar - Tamil Sangam form the bottom of Bharata (Muladhaar - hence refered also in the name - Tiru-Mular) to Kashmir Shaivism which forms the top of Bharata (Shashtrar). Therefore you see these two Shaivism is not different but a continuous stream of knowledge from bottom to Top of Bharata.

[@SarathKumarDev]

Tamil nadu is the head quarter's of both Shaivisim and. Sri vaishnavism...bhakthi marka started in T.N spread across bharath ... SHAIVISIM - T.N is the land of shiva temples more than 40000 temples dedicated to lord shiva that are millennium old .. *63 nayanars contributed to tamil Shaivisim Sri VAISHNAVISIM T.N is the land of Vishnu temple.more than 20000 temples dedicated to lord vishnu( perumal)... Out Of 108 divya desa of sri mahavishu majority 84 temples are present in T.N alone... * 12 tamil alwar saint contributed to Sri vaishnavism tradition in T.N sri Ramanuja acharaya from srirangam Tamil Nadu...

[@johnbarber3794]

THE WARRIORS OF NORTH AND WEST BHARAT saved the temples of Bharat South -

[@chanakiyastorm9427]

​@@johnbarber3794what is Bharat?... If u want to impose any Aryan language.. seperate Tamilnadu.. ...we are sons of Lord Nataraja and Lord Murugan ❤❤

[@swashbuckler122]

Project Shivoham is among the greatest things to ever happen for Hindus of this yuga. Hope in the future you will bring out more videos regarding Shakta Sampradayas and Vaishnava Sampradayas across India.

[@swapnilbose8465]

Really?? Listen to Osho then. He will definitely shake your beliefs

[@MosesSamPaul]

*Humans of this yuga.

[@MosesSamPaul]

*Humans of this Yuga

[@Ashad7573]

ଆପଣଙ୍କୁ ବହୁତ ବହୁତ ଧନ୍ଯବାଦ । ଆପଣଙ୍କ ଆଗାମୀ ଜୀବନ ପାଇଁ ଶୁଭ କାମନା। ପରେମଶ୍ବର ଆପଣଙ୍କୁ ଆଶୀର୍ବାଦ କରନ୍ତୁ। ଜୟ ଜଗନ୍ନାଥ

[@RSJ1947]

We need both sampradaayalu to understand Siva. Tamila sampradaayam brings an entity close to Siva, a connection is formed. A foundation. Kasmira sampradaayam is next level, advanced thathvam. Both will make you realise Siva in their own ways and that's what is ultimately desired.

[@Noob-uk4np]

Always waiting for your videos. Keep going sir, big fan of yours

[@dominicayyanikkatt7463]

Thank you very much for this video which explains Tamil Shaivism and Kashmiri Shaivism highlighting the similaries and differences. I was looking forward to this for some time. Your presentation is clear succinct and scholarly but even a non specialist can understand very well. Looking forward to more such videos.

[@always4frndz]

Your level of research is commendable. Its very much appreciated. Thank you

[@whoami-7948]

❤❤❤Loved it brother.... But as a Tamil Saivam follower, I can say what are all the differences you said (yogam, tantram, yantram, nature=shiva....) all are there in Tamil Saivam also....😊 I'm happy to hear it also exists in Kashmira Saivam... Thanks ❤

[@Just_forfun9140]

Both are beautiful, expressed different ways, and there is an overlap also. Om 🕉 Namah Shivaya.

[@mjawale12345]

Make a documentary on local deities , especially from southern states, Maharashtra,goa, odisha, Himalayan States,North East.

[@udvishani]

After The Dark side of Brahmin.. In a way it was understandable that This Doc Film is following up... Sir ji when any of your Doc Film Starts, the journey to the deepest parts of Cosmos begins and we get lost in black hole of Knowledge and reverence.... इति सर्वं शिवम.... As always thanks for uploading... Your Die Hard Fan... UD...

[@TypicalIndian1981]

Your videos are always well researched and godly and unbiased

[@rev7690]

Interesting and intelligent explanation 🙏 , I'm somewhat between the two (happily😌) , திருமூலர் is a great guide, From திருவண்ணாமலை 🌹

[@muninderseeru7]

Namaskar 🙏🏼 I am a Kashmiri and thank you for highlighting the destruction of all our Temples and the great seat of learning “ Sharada Peetham “. Great work my friend, just want to bring certain things to your and others attention: 1. We are currently in the year 5100 and we have a running calendar/ Panchanga/ Almanac since all these years. 2. Some of the Rishis are: Kashyap Rishi Kalhana Pandit - Historian Patanjali - Yoga Shastras Bharat Muni - Dance/ Music Panini- Grammar / Literature Shushrata- Medicine/ Surgery Koka Pandit - Treatise on Sex And many others It would be interesting to do research about them and others 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@rggrrggr290]

18:20 Thank You So Much for mentioning our VeeraShaivam ❤

[@hansiparam7960]

The part of siddhargal in tamil saivism should be mentioned. They intimated about meditation. Seyon in kailai should be also explored.

[@aryabiju3376]

Also korakkar or goraksh nath was part of both sampradayas

[@rggrrggr290]

@@aryabiju3376 sri guru gorakshnath is called korakkar in tamil ? (i dont know tamil)

[@aryabiju3376]

​@@rggrrggr290 yes , he came down to south and considered one among the 18 sidhars(one who attained sidhis )this includes Agastya muni also.

[@aryabiju3376]

​@@rggrrggr290 en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korakkar gee you go

[@rggrrggr290]

@@aryabiju3376 thanks bro , because sri guru gorakshnath is one of the oldest and popular yogi who developed 100s of yoga postures which we do today (hatha yoga)

[@ashar2543]

I agree. The only unbiased channel .

[@ripsanskrit3609]

It's biased too . Look at his other videos

[@Batega_toh_Katega_Hindu_108]

@@ripsanskrit3609 Yes the biased will see truth as biased only.

[@rggrrggr290]

@@ripsanskrit3609 your handlename itself suggests your thoughts

[@nirbhayprabuddh5439]

Bonus Fact - Kāśmira Śaivism also made an important contribution in Bharatanātyam, greatest Ācārya of this tradition "Abhinavgupta" wrote a great commentary on this text named "Abhinavabhārati", it's only available commentary on this text.

[@prasvasu4217]

Dr. Vedam, Thing to note is that like how agama shastras were adopted in the north and east; yantras were adopted and are a main place, especially in the Smarta traditions. Influences of tantra are also plenty; especially in places like Thiruvannamalai. Furthermore tantric vidya traditions developing for householders is certainly an influence of this confluence; and so is the work of the great Vidyaranya Swami which uses Tantric influences toward Vedantic pursuits (at least Advaita). Today these traditions mostly do not stand by themselves; almost everything has become composite. So I'm not sure calling them distinct is fair. But Thank you so much for this video. A very useful exercise in reclaiming our collective heritage!

[@ravidhar6283]

Fantastic analysis. Thanks for coming up with such a podcast.

[@vikinieswaranvki]

One of the most awaited topics by you Sir. Thanks for sharing. Glad that you're finally diving into the scriptures of Thamizh especially SaivaSidhanta scriptures namely Thirumandiram. Hope you'll explore more on this sects. Om NamaSivaya🙏

[@swapnilbose8465]

It's not Om. It's Aum

[@jessehumphrey4273]

O wise one! What a wonderful presentation. I am from the US and have found what I consider to be the ultimate expression of the truth through the teachings of Abhinavagupta and others through the Trika and Kasmiri traditions, interpreted mainly through the teachings of Swami Lakshmanjoo. Only once realizing the undifferentiated truth did Maa Kali claim my head and hands as hers. Thank you for this great video. Jai Maa Kali 🔱🔱🔱

[@nagarjunreddy1000]

we expect more videos from you sir, all of your videos , ultimate . thank you very much.

[@nandinigautam5040]

👏👏👏 si right said, the temples of south india are so grand and well kept bcos north indian temples took the hit🙏🙏🙏

[@nagavenkatasreekarkarumanc2848]

Can you please make a video on Advaita vedanta and smarta tradition, if you are searching for new topic.

[@jayantakghosh9793]

Great work sir for the common people to understand these subtle matters. ❤

[@devrajsinhrajput8041]

There is lots of confusion about "vedic mathematics". I hope you will cover this topic as soon as possible.

[@bharatavarsha17000]

What a beautiful documentary! Thanks for explaining this one Brother ❤ I always wondered why it used to be so simple in the North but too much grandeur in the South. Now I got the Answer ❤ Hari Aum 🙏🏻💮

[@tivo3720]

Can you please focus on the eastern and North eastern side of India too ....also focus on the out of India Hinduism. Especially the Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Nepal

[@shanthiramesh7201]

Tamil saivam only one part is covered here namely Bhakthi . The other part is all gnana related like Tirumoolar which is total Advaitham

[@tivo3720]

You should look towards east ... In Bengal and odissa we have the tradition of kartikeya Puja

[@Pulikaeshi]

Lord Kartikeya is worshipped the most in TN, Highest numbers of lord Kartikeya is found in TN, he is said to be sent by lord Shiva Himself to lead the Tamils.

[@tivo3720]

@@Pulikaeshi i don't care ... About highest or lowest. But saying kartikeya puja is only in tamilnadu is a wrong statement. In Bengal and odisha every single house worship kartikeya. I don't know about other provinces but i have seen the statues of kartikeya in Nepal and North India too v

[@VijayKumara-dd2nt]

@@Pulikaeshi Aa a tamilian myself I disagree with you murugan is not tamil god, murugan belongs to everyone and everyone can worship him

[@rggrrggr290]

@@Pulikaeshi that's nice , but one thing to mention that before invasion lord kartikeya was intensely worshipped in bengal side (rajrshi nandy sir also mentioned this in trs podcast)

[@TP-fr7sv]

please mention few temple for Lord Karthikeyan in these state. In which day you have the karthieya puja. we eagrly want to know.

[@ionut2671]

I can't belive you touch me again,i've read Perya Puranam and i get impressed by that saint who fight with his brothers in law for helpig a Brahmin running with his wife.Of course The Brahmin was Shiva.As time is passing and i keep going Shiva Shiva,i realise that only knowing The Tamil Shaivam it's important,the rest i listen with pleasure,but not as important as before,altough i do understand.Thank you for all,you are the best for sure.

[@lakshminarashiman9901]

🙏🌷💮திருநீலகண்டம்🌷🌺🙏❤❤❤❤❤🎉

[@LOL-tz5kt]

आपकी वीडियो अद्भुत होती हैं। काश विद्यालय में छात्र- छात्राओं को यह सब दिखाया जाता। सनातन धर्म की पुनर्स्थापना के लिए शिक्षा में मूलभूत परिवर्तन अति आवश्यक है। विश्व को मदरसों की नहीं ज्ञान की आवश्यकता है। नमः शिवाय च नमः शिवायै🙏🙏🙏

[@muthusubramaniam7829]

My few cents Based on my limited knowledge of Tamil Shaivism i would say it covers almost all aspects of Bhakti, yoga, karma and Gyana in an elaborate manner and has dvaita and advaita aspects in different places For example take kumbhabhishekam (temple consecration process) which is done for temples (built based on specific agama) every 12 years, it deals with the deities energy. Look at the yagasala structure and the yagya done. It contains mantras, tantra, yantra and other geometric structures related to the deity and its energy. The kalakarshana ritual deals with bringing life and energy to the idol with related mantras and nyasas The sivachariyars who are involved has to do saiva anushtana , shiva Pooja, boothashuddhi etc daily and it covers yoga, pranayama, mantra, Bhakti and many of the tantras in Vigyana Bhairava tantra in a much more elaborate manner. These are part of aathmartha puja which has to done by sivachariyars before doing parartha Pooja (temple and other Pooja done outside). Basically to build the shivoham bhavana and be one with shiva before doing temple Pooja The one thing I find very interesting in Kashmiri saivisam is spanda. Based on my understanding it is part Nataraja statue in his right arm holding a dhamaru which creates both vibration and sound symbolising creation. I am trying to see how this aspect is covered in any of the saiva agamas or saiva siddanta

[@Shiva-nx1tn]

All of Them can also be find In Kashmir Shaivism Its Just Which One Emphasises More On which part

[@Manoj_BNP]

Thank you so much for the great and authentic knowledge As always thanks for the video 😊😊🙏🙏

[@khosrowanushirwan7591]

@projectshivoham 4:52 What about Abhinavagupta for Kashmir shaivism?

[@indianmilitary]

FAKE Abhinavagupta and his FAKE Pratyabhijnaare - all creations of East India company agents just like how they created tamil AGAMA, KAPALIKA , KAULA , KRAMA, SEX ORGY TANTRA, ANIMAL -HUMAN SACRIFICE etc

[@Shiva-nx1tn]

​@@indianmilitarydo You even Know History?

[@hiharini]

Fantastic video on my favorite Lord Shiva!

[@anbusuryap]

Well the Tamil shiavisam is also replete with the tantric and yogic practices of realising shiva, especially the Tamil siddha tradition is, thirumoolar's thirumandiram would be a perfect testimony, bhakti and karma were both intertwined in both these traditions.

[@Arjuna-sbs]

The problem I see here is you haven't mentioned the Bhakti aspect of Kashmir Shaivism and can you show me the proof how Kashmir Shaivism is influenced by Pashupata Shaivism which contains dualistic agamas

[@satyanaraharimallisetty]

శివుడు ఒక్కడే కాశ్మీర్ అయినా కన్యాకుమారీ అయినా

[@araron6820]

Whole universe

[@satyanaraharimallisetty]

@@araron6820 correct 💯 Sir

[@Everything-shiva.....]

ஓம் நமசிவாய

[@CaesarT973]

Very sad to see, destroyed ancient Temples , in Kashmir. Absolutely dedicated work of ancient human, under the name of civilization ignorant modern invaders destroyed, irreplaceable

[@lakshmisundar7926]

Nice comparison. Thanks P.S. ! It sounds as if both Shaiva sampradaaya split the different types of Yoga (Gnana yoga, Raja Yoga, Karma yoga and Bhakthi Yoga) among themselves, with some overlap.

[@bharath2508]

Plz make a dedicated video about alvars,108 divya deshams,sri rangam,thirupavai and 4000 divya prabhandham. Why did a large section of vaishnava migrate to melukote in karnataka?

[@Anubhavsengupta1902]

Sir you should make a video on the horrible Cast system in Buddheism that sadly 99%of Hindus still don't know!,that video is needed specially for all the Neo Buddheists in Bharat who only wants to blame and disrespect Hinduism,just because our modern day Hindus have a dangerous virus on them named Sickulerism that's why 99%of them talk about Islam only but I strongly belive that Buddheism should also be exposed!🔱🕉️

[@mjawale12345]

You content and it's quality is next level. This channel must get popular. If possible,then rework on it thumbnail ,title,video improvement to keep audience engaged by using images,pop,etc and tags. Bharat wing guys will like this and Congress-Leftist will meltdown on it

[@rishabhverma4735]

Salute to your knowledge and presentation and intention of educating Sanatanis.

[@greatmanIND]

My God. What the author has not even mentioned the right name of Tamilnadu Saiva tradition which is Saiva siddhantha which is based exactly on Gnana patala of Siva agamas. TN Saiva religion is not limited only with Bhakthi. It includes Bhakthi, Tamil pann (music), Bharata natyam Dance, Service to God and Shiva Devotees, Yoga, elaborate Tantric poojas both in Temples (Parartha) as well as in home (athmartha) along with Mantra, mudra after attaining due Siva deeksha. All the four ways of attaining mukthi i.e Charya, Kriya, Yoga ang Jnana are very well explained, followed by devotees still. Debate scriptures such as Sivagnana Botham and Sivagnana siddhiyar and this list is very big. Sivagnana siddhiyar clearly explains the Pasupatha Saivam's principles and refutes how it has misunderstood Siva agama and how Saiva siddhantha clearly is based on Agamas. Only these Tamil literatures explain what is real meaning of Shivoham and Shivoyam brahmasmi. TN is blessed with Adi Saiva Sivachariya lineage who are down to earth from God SadaSiva's five faces. So much to tell. The author has said very little. Saiva siddhantha is atop of all religions viz Pasupatha Saivam, Pancharatra vaishnavam.

[@Shiva-nx1tn]

I know That As A Kashmiri Pandit But I Think What he Was Saying is In Tamil it Focuses More On Bhakti While in Kashmiri Shaivism More On Yogic Or Tantra and Considered Shiva Ji as Absolute .Its Even Much More Complicated Both worship Shiva

[@Shiva-nx1tn]

yeah Pashupati and ALL Temples Also Existed Hear too .Even Pashupati Is The Oldest Form Of Shiva Worshiped In Nepal

[@commonman5768]

Thennadu sivane potri

[@ripsanskrit3609]

Isn't kundalini yoga part of tamil shaivism

[@Shiva-nx1tn]

@@ripsanskrit3609 nope its Part of Kashmir Shaivism under Tantra and Wtf is your name

[@inderkaw]

Excellent Presentation - I wish you would mention Acharya Abinovgupta and his works in Kashmir Shaivism. Abhinavagupta completed over 35 works, the largest and most famous of which is Tantrāloka, an encyclopedic treatise on all the philosophical and practical aspects of Kaula and Trika (known today as Kashmir Shaivism). Another one of his very important contributions was in the field of philosophy of aesthetics with his famous Abhinavabhāratī commentary of Nāṭyaśāstra of Bharata Muni.

[@commentnahipadhaikar2339]

Well it is not like that Shaivas in Southern India dont stress on philosophical base. Shaiva Agamas, which have manuals for building temple also have great philosophical discourses. The form Nataraj itself have deep philosophical meanings worshipped in Southern India widely. Kashmir(Trika) shaivism also stress much on bhakti also.

[@amitkaushik7047]

Tamil shaivism is bhakti marg and kashmir is meditation path ie to bring yourself in sate of rest to get god realization.😊

[@arcotkarthik1452]

Sir we are thank full to you for all the great insights thrown on us.

[@ragulkuppa1018]

Sadhguru makes the perfect blend of both shaivism in Tamil Nadu. TBH many finds kashmiri shaivism alien to the tamil culture.... That's one of the reason many dislike sadhguru in Tamil Nadu...

[@viktorvaughn1079]

The name Kashmir shaivism is a little misleading, at its peak it was very popular in the south and a lot of masters of this tradition were from the south.

[@Shoonya_India]

That's exactly what I thought too 🙏

[@kalyanpal1371]

We follow a mix of both. We are all Sanatanis.

[@arunmaniindia]

If this channel was not recognized by the newly instituted creators award by the govt, we should find a way to nominate and recognize the good work.

[@arijitkar9434]

Om namah Shivay!!

[@ajaygmysore]

Amazing !! having explained these two major sampradayas, you must make a video on the Lingayat / Veeraashaiva tradition as well, which is another tall standing shaiva tradition of India. Being a Lingayat myself, I see a lot of common features between Lingayatism and Kashmir Shaivism and Shaiva Siddhanta (Tamil Saivam). If you were to make a comparative video on Lingayatism, I will be more than happy to assist you.

[@MrSomethingElse]

i have so much to learn

[@svc2461]

😊 Goes for all of us.

[@axut-3928]

Wonderful doc Ji. Gratitude 🙏 Om Namah Shivaya Is there any source anyone can recommend to better understand Lord Muruga?

[@Imortalkings]

Shivam Originated in Tamil and spreads to Sanskrit

[@Shiva-nx1tn]

Not true ,Even your name is in sanskrit

[@Imortalkings]

Yes But Tamil is oldest

[@Shiva-nx1tn]

@@Imortalkings Nobody Knows Which Is Oldest .The Names Of mittani kingdom Is In sanskrit So Nope

[@BHARATIYA...]

All the languages of Bharat has come from the one single source...that is Shuva Shutram... Read Panini's Vyakarana.

[@FILMYBOYS-sc8yk]

But Sanskrit written not only devnagari also brahmnagari

[@rggrrggr290]

18:20 Thank You So Much for mentioning our VeeraShaivam ❤ Please Make a video on VeeraShaivam ❤

[@SpecialGlobalTalks]

Jai shaivam 🔱🕉❤🇮🇳

[@GucanNivaas]

10:32 thiruvempavai is not a single song .manikkavasagar composed 51 songs called thiruvasagam and 26 songs of thirukkovaiyaar . So thiruvempaavai belongs to thiruvasagam .

[@ElonMusk-tb2yi]

Adi Shankarachya beautifully blended both Bhakti from Tamil Shaivam and Knowledge from Kashmir Shivam together

[@sivaxsi]

Adi shakaracharya promotted samartha tradition of brahmam advaita philosophy not tamil saivam,sankaracharyas nothing to do with Tamil saivist tradition,They are not allowed to saivist sanctums if the appeared also the sanctum should be cleansed with milk and water.

[@AllAbout_Advaitam]

@@sivaxsi I think you have to wash your sanctum of your mind and thoughts with knowledge and wisdom first , Secondly I think you being washing the sanctum since 1000 years

[@SivasCountry]

Great effort at giving differences between the Sampradayas. Om Namah Shivaya

[@emonchy8207]

So knowledgeable video

[@12440jayjay]

Thank you for creating this video. Your efforts are always enlightening! In the following paragraphs I would like to express my view on the essence of Shiva-Shakti in our life. Here is the scientific as well as the philosophical reason why we have such a reverence for Shiva-Shakti. According to Saivat philosophy Shiva is the creator and is represented by a bindu that is formless or has no attributes. In the philosophy of Gita, he is GUNATIT! Shiva is an unexpressed form or Purusha, and Shakti, the divine feminine principle is his other half, a dynamic presentation of the universe. Shakti literally means ENERGY. According to biochemical science we know that we human beings derive energy by metabolizing food through cellular processes. The end stages of this energy formation take place in subcellular organelles called MITOCHONDRIA. These organelles in human beings are derived from mother only. Father does not contribute mitochondria at the beginning of life. Hence, no matter what we do, it is the feminine Shakti, in the dynamic form in the universe that allows us to enjoy and appreciate the world! This emphasizes our understanding of Shakti which is so ancient! It also tells us that every day is Mother’s Day! Shankara’s text Soundarya Lahari: Shivah Shaktya yukto yadi bhavati Shaktah prabhavitum Na chedevam devo na khalu kushalah spanditumapi | Atah tvam aradhyam Hari-Hara-Virinchadibhir api Pranantum stotum vaa katham akrita-punyah prabhavati || - Soundarya Lahari 1 Joined with Shakti(thyself), Lord Shiva is capable of creating the Universe. Otherwise, the Lord is not be able even to stir. You are worthy of being adored even by Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva and Lord Brahma. O Goddess! without acquiring great merits, how can a person be able to salute you? If you have a better reference to the creation of the universe according to Saivat philosophy, please send it to me.

[@srinivasanrengarajan3911]

Allaudin Kilji destroyed Meenakshi/Sundareshvara temple.

[@THIVITINarayankarthikeya]

Very informative video made my project shivoham 🙏🏻❤ for me i love bakti of Mahadev but also like to learn about the kashmir Shivam philosophy.

[@Unfollowthem]

Shaivas from Kashmir and Shaivas from Tamil ✅✅✅

[@IamBrahman]

Excellent research work on both congratulations 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Muthukaviyarasan]

He is the leader of first Tamil sangam, and he is our king. Temple = koil (கோயில்) | ko = king (அரசன்) + il = home (வீடு) - Siva worship is the ancestor worship of Tamils. Tamilians have no gods from the sky but those who have lived and died with us are our God, i.e. our ancestors are our God.✅

[@Sathishjerk]

Your right 🫡

[@ThatGuyinBlackT]

Please do make video on other Sampradaya and if possible please do make detailed video on concepts of Kashmir Shaivism. Har Har Mahadev 🔱

[@BharatXtreme]

BHARAT's civilisation is Saraswati sindhu civilisation.

[@ripsanskrit3609]

Indus valley?

[@BharatXtreme]

@@ripsanskrit3609 are you still living in leftist+ islamist+ commie brainwashed world.

[@BharatXtreme]

@@ripsanskrit3609 Bharat's civilisation is atleast 17,000+ years old. it originated in Saraswati sindhu region...indus valley is just one phase of saraswati sindhu civilisation...use your brain..stop copying pasting what is written in leftist woke wikipedia, leftist google, commie NCERT, woke chat gpt.

[@BharatXtreme]

@@ripsanskrit3609 jai SANSKRIT/ SANSKRUTAM...Sanskrutam will be alive forever.

[@Batega_toh_Katega_Hindu_108]

Hindus valley. India Indica is corrupt form of Hind. Sindh is Himalaya + Saraswati river (ghaghar river nowadays) hence sindh area but Hind means Himalayas + Indu sagar (Indian ocean). Hind is better it includes Saraswati river, Himalayas and Indu sagar. that's why Bharatiya military also call Jai Hind.

[@111saibaba]

Very explanatory . Pasupata Shaivam seemed to be prevalent in Sindh and Beluch regions centuries ago. Even Cholas were said to follow Pasupata Shaivam. There could be some kind of relation between these regions. More over it seems in ancient India Kartikeya was worshipped in Northern regions too specially in Haryana region extensively.

[@greatmanIND]

Very wrong informative. Agami/Tantric texts are from the mouth of Supreme God Siva for the sake of Anava mala paripaka of all His devotees across Bharat. Not confined oly to Tamil, Kapaalika, Kashmir or other schools of Shaivism. Kashmir Saivam is confined only to yoga path. Very selected texts. Very limited literatures. Unaware of Siva agama in right sense. But Tamil Saiva siddhantha comprises all the four paths to salvation. 1.Charya - Salokya mukthi - Appar 2. Kriya - Samipya mukthi - Sambandhar 3.Yoga - Saarupya mukthi - Sundarar, Thirumoolar 4.Jnana - Saayujya mukthi - Manikkavasagar In addition, Tamil Saivam includes pure bhakthi with poem, dance and music. But this documentary portrays Kashmir Saivam is more philosophical than Tamil Saivam. The Kashmir's Pasupatha Saivam is almost similar to Tamil Saiva siddhantha except the difference in status of Mukthi. In Kashmir saivam, the mukthanma (liberated soul) becomes independent, omniscient, omnipotent and all pervasive. Whereas in Tamil Saivam, the mukthanma is always dependent to Shiva. Soul's limited knowledge and actions become omniscient and omnipotent but it cannot do Panchakritya (Srushti, Sthithi, Sankaram, Thirobavam, Anugraham) like Shiva. Soul will be trikala jnani (past present future) until it is merged with Shiva in Paramoksha named Sayujya moksha. If atman is unmerged, its knowledge will be limited once again. But it is said that once if an atma merges with Siva never reverts. So the mukthi is blissful.

[@VijayKumara-dd2nt]

Bro why are you fighting in name of shaivism nanu tamil dha, yenodiye ooru kuda thiruvannamalai anna bro I respect both tamil and kashmir shaivism

[@greatmanIND]

​@@VijayKumara-dd2nt Brother these are not fights but debates which lasted for very very long period in Bharat. Nothing about dishonor. Speaking truth is important. So I just put forward what is not said by author. I have respect for many documentaries of Project Shivoham. I wish the author could have atleast taken reference from Thirumanthiram, Sivagnana Botham and Sivagnana siddhiyar. Because people started thinking Tamil Shaivam just has bhakthi, dance and temple rituals but do not have higher philosophy. Is it true??

[@Shiva-nx1tn]

Tantra Originated From Kashmir what Are You High On It Later Absorbed In your One And All Those One Which You mentioned Has Already Exist In North lol​@@greatmanIND

[@greatmanIND]

@@Shiva-nx1tn At which place in kashmir 😂😂

[@greatmanIND]

@@Shiva-nx1tn Kashmir Saivism only has yoga. How many of you are yogis 😂😂

[@Mahesh-j7q5p]

Beautifully explained. Om Namah Shivaaya 🙏🙏🙏

[@vijaymahantesh]

This is what happens when you have a ridiculously miniaturized understanding of SHIVA and the integral TATVA! Brazen erratic and misleading info in this video: (1) Shaivism of South India need not mean Shaivism of Tamilnadu alone. Stop extrapolating the Tamilnadu hegemony onto the rest of South India. The tradition of VEERASHAIVA is older than the Tamil culture and it originated in Karnataka. Even today, the Acharyas or Peetadhipatis who head the most importanat and oldest Shiva shrines of KEDAR PEETHA in the Himalayas, and KASHI PEETHA in Varanasi and in the Pashupatinatha temple in Nepal are VEERASHAIVAS from the North Karnataka region. This practice is in existence since millennia. There isn't a single example of a Tamil Shiva Acharya being chosen as the Chief Acharya of any of the most prominent Shiva Shrines in North India and abroad. Therefore, Shaivisim in the South has its roots in Karnataka and it's only in later periods that Tamilnadu inherited that Shaivsim from Karnataka. Apparently, you have very narrow understanding of the oldest scriptures written on Shaivism in Karnataka. Even the Shaivism in Kerala and Andhra region has its own roots. So, stop this nonsense of extending the Shaivism of Tamilnadu as that of entire South India's. (2) Kashmir Shaivism is not all about only esoteric or tantric denominations and isn't lacking in Bhakti principle. Again, your myopic understanding of these intricate aspects leads to such callous conclusions. The very word 'Agama' has a deep connotation of Tantric traditions. Then, what's Tantric tradition? Put simply, Tantric tradition means anything and everything that assigns a definite form to the DEVA or DEVI and indulges in severe penance. All the statues, murtis, temples etc are a direct result of Tantric traditions. This word Tantric is by far the most wrongly interpreted word. Some idiots ascribe the regressive blackmagic or witchcraft practices to ancient Hindu Tantric traditions. The Kashmir (or the Northern side of India) had many Shiva temples. So, your assertion that Shaivism in Southern part is more of Bhakti oriented and that of North is esoteric in essence is as ridiculously hopeless as the situation of those each blind persons who go on to describe the elephant as the part of its whole body - none being aware of its complete structure and each thinking it to be what they touched on its body. That's the exact position of yours. Learn to get a more comprehensive view by reading diverse scriptures before making sweeping generalizations. (3) Whether Kashmir or any Southern part of India, the Shiva worship has its roots in the Rig Veda itself. Particularly, out of the 10 mandalas, the oldest mandalas of 2 to 7 give foundational directions. All of the Agamic texts and other scriptures such as Puranas take those elements and make some modifications so as to make the cryptic Vedic verses become more easy to relate with ordinary lives of common people. That means, there's no such thing as Northern Shaivism or Deccan Shaivism. All Shaivism has originated from the Vedas of the Vedic epoch of IVC. Hence, it is SHAIVISM of BHARAT that would be the right way to put it. Minor ritualistic differences are just a case of diverse perception and not of distinct segregation into two or more groups as you have done in your video. SHIVA is the greatest unifier of our ancient land of Bharat. Try not to make glaikit videos that would potentially mislead the unsuspecting folks into thinking that there's a religious disconnect between the North and the South. Adi Shankara precisely fought this menace during his lifetime by indulging in Shastrarthas (philosophical duels) with those who thought there is BHEDA or discord in the way Shiva-Tatva is understood across our Nation of Bharat. Lastly, refrain from making sweeping generalizations on issues where diverse perceptions of the same Tatva or Philosophy such as SHIVA-TATVA do exist and they need not warrant any compartmentalization into geographic divides by branding them as North Shaivism and South Shaivism. HE, SHIVA is ONE whether it's North or South or East or West. Adhere to this SHIVA-TATVA - That's the essence of Bharat's religious identity. Om Namaha Shivaya 🕉

[@ProjectShivoham]

Good, now please explain that in a simple and holistic way such that people can understand. We tried our best to breakdown in simplest way possible not reducing any sect of Shaivam.

[@SarathKumarDev]

Here comes the intolarent Kannadigas lol . Looking at your comment shiva himself Will feel upset .. The narrator just gave the difference between kashmiri Shaivisim and Tamil Shaivisim...no where he mentioned about other south Indian tradition or any hegemony or supermacy... And looking at your comment 🤣 only one thing is evident low esteem.... How is veerashiva is older than Tamil culture????? Could you please explain... The concept of veerashiva is evident only after 8th century A.D... Tamil Shaivisim is from 5th century A.D ..and Tamil shaiva Siddantha is the most prominent shaiva tradition from south India that spread across globe. .. Check iraivan temple in Kauai UAS. And south east Asian countries ...if you want to sum up veerashiva could have gentle add up instead showed your regional hatred . Shame on you...

[@amitkaushik7047]

Our enlightened master goes to meet shiva in kailasha. Its not about older or content.😊

[@ripsanskrit3609]

You realize that those time people in karnataka spoke tamil right.

[@vijaymahantesh]

@@ProjectShivoham In simple terms: What makes you call the practice of Shaivism in all southern states as Tamil Shaivism? Is Tamil a term that represents entire South India? Between 1.45 to 2.10 TL you say that explicitly that when you say Tamil Shaivism you mean the Southern region of geography and NOT Tamilnadu alone. Really? That's plain wrong. If you want to explain the Shaivism of Tamilnadu then do so but DO NOT equate entire South India to Tamilnadu. Practice of Shiva-Tatva can't be regionalized like that. IN EVEN MORE SIMPLE TERMS: SHAIVISM IN SOUTHERN STATES HAS ITS OWN ESSENTIAL IDENTITY WITH EVERY SOUTHERN STATES. DO NOT EQUATE IT WITH ANY ONE PARTICULAR STATE. {P.S: Some comments below think it's about 'Regional hatred' etc. I can only wish them speedy recovery. When logical thinking and rationality are in stark absence, such chauvinistic comments are all but natural.}

[@sriprakashhr9578]

As always highly informative. When you can, please create a detailled documentary on Aghora, Tantric and kundalini, bhairava aspects. There is a misconception in the southern parts that these focus more on sexual and physical intercourse, etc, thanks to the large number of so called tantrics who advertise offering solutions to all problems.

[@arunkris7299]

தென்னாடுடைய சிவனே போற்றி! எந்நாட்டவர்க்கும் இறைவா போற்றி! 🔥

[@Joshi_garg]

Lord shiva is considered son-in-law here in uttarakhand, we also have a temple, which is considered the place where Lord shiva and mata parvati. Trijuginarayan temple.

[@RogueIntel]

Amazing.. Thanks ProjShivoham 🙏

[@NsramraoHariharpura]

The shiva temples of south India are really magnificient.

[@Ranjith-Kumar_]

Thanks for the video! Do you plan to make it in Telugu? I want my elders to be able to watch and understand it as well.

[@bchandrakalanaidu722]

Video is informative. The basic difference is BHAKTI & SPANDANA OR VIBRATION ( by chanting OM ). Thank you for simplifying

[@bose662006]

Sir, Please look into another angle here, Jagatguru Shri Adi Shankaracharya was from the south but established several Shiva temple all over the north. Are these temples a confluence of Tamil and Kashmir Shaivism.