Sivaism

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A branch of Hinduism that worships Shiva as the main god

noun
/ˈsɪvəˌɪzəm/

: shivaismo

The principles of Sivaism emphasize devotion to Shiva as the highest god.

Examples

Many temples in southern India are dedicated to Sivaism and its rituals.
Many followers of Sivaism celebrate Maha Shivaratri.
He studied the influence of Sivaism on Indian art and culture.
The principles of Sivaism are deeply rooted in ancient texts.
Many temples in southern India are dedicated to Sivaism and its rituals.
The principles of Sivaism emphasize devotion to Shiva as the highest god.
He studied the influence of Sivaism on Indian art and culture.

Synonyms

Shivaism

vsSivaism

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A form of Hindu religion that worships Shiva as the main god

is the same tradition but written in a different spelling form

Saivism

vsSivaism

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A major tradition in Hinduism that worships Shiva as the main god

is the same tradition but uses an alternate spelling

Surface Forms

Sivaism singular

Sivaisms plural

Morphology

Sivaism = Siva (transparent) = siva + ism

Formed by adding the productive suffix '-ism' to the name 'Siva' to denote the doctrine or sect devoted to Siva, which is directly interpretable by learners who know the name.

Etymology

The word Sivaism comes from the name Shiva, the Hindu god, and the ending -ism which means 'belief' or 'system'. So Sivaism is the religion that worships Shiva as the 'highest god'.