Sivaism

noun

Si·​va·​ism

ˈsēvəˌizəm

variants or Shivaism

ˈshē-

plural -s

: a sect comprising the worshipers of the god Siva

Word History

Etymology

Siva, Shiva, supreme god of many Hindu sects (from Sanskrit Śiva, literally, friendly, auspicious) + English -ism; akin to Old English hīwan, plural, members of a household

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