Shilpa shastra - Moorthi Puja -Part 2
3.Murthi Shilpa – Classification of images
Shaiva - Vaishnava
Primarily
the classification of the images of Hindu gods and goddesses come under Shaiva or Vaishnava sects. All other gods and goddesses like Ganesha, Shakthi (Divine power
behind the Trinity), etc can be classified into these categories, as defined in
the Purana’s they are in some manner related to Shiva or Vishnu.