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