What is another word for sivaism?

Pronunciation: [sˈɪve͡ɪˌɪzəm] (IPA)

Sivaism is a religious tradition that venerates the Hindu god Shiva as the supreme deity. Synonyms for Sivaism include Shaivism, Saivism, and Shivadharma. Each of these terms refers to the same religious tradition, but with different variations in spelling and pronunciation. Shaivism emphasizes the role of Shiva as the creator and destroyer of the universe, while Saivism is the more popular term in South India. Shivadharma is a Sanskrit term that means "the path of Shiva," and is often used to refer to the practices and customs associated with Sivaism. These synonyms reflect the diverse ways in which Sivaism is practiced and understood across the Indian subcontinent.

Synonyms for Sivaism:

What are the hypernyms for Sivaism?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    hinduism, shaivism, sanatana dharma, Kashmir Shaivism, Saiva Siddhanta, Vaidika Dharma, Vedic Dharma.

Usage examples for Sivaism

For one the religious life of India is fundamentally monotheistic and Vishnuite: for another philosophic sivaism is its crown and quintessence: a third maintains with equal truth that all forms of Hinduism are tantric.
"Hinduism and Buddhism, Vol I. (of 3) An Historical Sketch"
Charles Eliot
But though sivaism has undergone fewer changes and produced fewer great names, it must not be thought of as lifeless or decadent.
"Hinduism and Buddhism, Vol I. (of 3) An Historical Sketch"
Charles Eliot

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