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Saivite

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Saivite: of Saivism; belonging to Saivism, the hindu sect that worships God Siva as the Supreme God.


Hinduism is a rich and complex religion traditionally divided in four major sects: Saivism, Shaktism, Vaishnavism and Smartism. Saivites are those who primarily worship God Siva and follow the philosophy and disciplines of Saivism.

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