Shiva
From Gwn
| Shiva | |
| |
| Discovered: | |
| Named After: | Named after the a diety in Brahman mythology |
| Relative Size: | Medium-Range Star |
| Satellites: | Brahman System |
Shiva is a medium sized star much like the Sun. It is a good deal older than the Sun and therefore a bit darker, just starting to slip into 'old age'.
Discovery
This star was discovered on DATE NEEDED.
Meaning of the Name
Shiva is a form of God in the later Vedic scriptures of Hinduism. Shiva is the supreme God in Shaivism, one of the major branches of Hinduism practiced in India. He is the formless, timeless and spaceless Supreme God in Shaivism. The name Shiva means "One who purifies everyone by the utterance of His name" or the Pure One, the Holiest of Holy names.
