Shaivism (/ɕə͡ɪʋəsampɾəd̪ɑjəh/; Sanskrit: शैवसंप्रदायः, romanized: Śaivasampradāyaḥ) is one of the major Hindu traditions, which worships Shiva [1][2][3] as the supreme being.

Shaivism, organized worship of the Indian god Shiva and, with Vaishnavism and Shaktism, one of the three principal forms of modern Hinduism. Shaivism includes such diverse movements as …

Shaivism is one of the largest traditions within Hinduism. Shiva (śiva, शिव) literally means kind, friendly, gracious, or auspicious. As a proper name, it means “The Auspicious One”. The word …

Aug 21, 2017 · Saivism (Shaivism) is a major sect of Hinduism. Saivism means the tradition which upholds the belief that Lord Siva is the Lord of Universe and the Creator of all. One who …

Dec 21, 2023 · From Sanskrit, Shiva (or Siva) means “Auspicious One” in English. Shaivism is one of the four largest Hindu sects. Shiva is included as one of the deities in the Hindu Trinity …

Shaivism (also spelled Śaivism) refers to a cluster of religious schools and traditions in Hinduism devoted primarily to the worship of the god Shiva, who is one of the principal gods of the Hindu …

Shaivism was probably the first antithetical movement against Vedic casteism, long before the emergence of Buddhism as a formidable religion. What we know about Shiva is much less …

Shaivite Hinduism, also known as Shaivism, is—along with Vaishnavism, Shaktism, and Vedanta—one of the principle forms of the tradition. The origins of the tradition are difficult to …

May 19, 2022 · Shiva is the Supreme Lord of the Shaivite religion, who protects, changes and creates changes the cosmos. Devi or the Goddess, is considered as one of the highest in the …

Feb 16, 2025 · Shaivite refers to individuals who are followers of Lord Shiva and engage in practices associated with his worship. This term encompasses those who adhere to Shaivism, …