Etymology 

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The word Daivajna means one who knows the future .
"दैव जानति इति दैवज्ञ"
A person who knows about future is a daivajna. Also who is well versed in Shilpashastra(Science of Hindu Iconology )and can craft an idol of god is called a “Daivajna”.
A person mastering the following eight fields is termed as a Daivajna:
A Daivajna should be very well versed in 14 sciences (chaturdasha vidya ) and 64 Kalas ( chatuhshashti Kala ) mentioned in Kamasutra (like testing gemstones,metals, etc ).
In addition historians relate Daivajnas with Shakadwipi Magas as they have inborn liking towards dramas,playin musical instruments,singing

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