Shaivism
English
Alternative forms
- Saivism
- Sivaism
- Shivaism
Etymology
From Sanskrit शैव (śaiva, “relating, belonging or sacred to the god Shiva”) + -ism
Proper noun
Shaivism
- A sect comprising the worshipers of the god Siva.
Derived terms
- Shaivite
Translations
a branch of Hinduism focusing on the worship of Shiva
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Anagrams
- Shivaism