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Shivaism

Shivaism

9.5
A form of Hindu religion that worships Shiva as the main god
  • noun
  • /ʃɪˈveɪɪzəm/
: shivaismo
  • Shivaism emphasizes the worship of Shiva as the Supreme Being in Hinduism.

Examples

  • Shivaism emphasizes the worship of Lord Shiva as the ultimate deity.

  • Many ancient temples in South India are closely associated with the traditions of Shivaism.

  • He became interested in Hindu philosophy, especially Shivaism and its teachings.

  • Many followers of Shivaism celebrate Maha Shivaratri every year.

  • Shivaism is a significant tradition in Hinduism that venerates Shiva as the supreme god.

  • The festival of Maha Shivaratri is widely celebrated by practitioners of Shivaism across India.

  • In Shivaism, meditation and devotion to Shiva are considered essential practices for spiritual growth.

Synonyms

Saivism
vsShivaism
9.9

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

is the same tradition but written using an alternative term
Sivaism
vsShivaism
9.9

A branch of Hinduism that worships Shiva as the main god

is the same tradition but reflected as a different spelling of the name

Surface Forms

Shivaism singular
Shivaisms plural

Morphology

Shivaism = Shiva (transparent) = Shiva + ism

The suffix '-ism' is transparently used to denote a belief system or ideology centered around Shiva.

Etymology

The word Shivaism comes from the name Shiva, which means 'auspicious' or 'kind' in Sanskrit, and the ending -ism, which means 'belief' or 'system', like in Buddhism. So, Shivaism is the religious tradition that worships Shiva as the main god.