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In popular Hinduism, Shiva is considered one of the three highest aspects of Brahman, or one of the Trimurthis, and is identified with the universal function of destruction. His abode is Kailas and his consort Parvathi. Ganesha and Kartikeya are his divine sons, who also occupy an essential place in the Hindu pantheon. Shiva's vehicle is Nandi, the divine bull. Saivism is the most popular sect of Hinduism, next to Vaishnavism. Shaivism is a tradition of the masses. It rejects caste privileges that come with birth and exclusive rights of Brahmanas in Hindu ritual traditions.
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