Hindu denominations - Śaivism - Article Index

Encyclopedia - Hindu Denominations: Encyclopedia - Hindu Denominations
Hinduism encompasses many movements and schools fairly organized within Hindu denominations. A denomination shares a common ground of bel...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hindu Denominations: Encyclopedia Ii - Hindu Denominations - Śaivism
Śaivites are those who primarily worship God Śiva as Supreme God, both Immanent and Transcendent. Śaivism embraces at the same time Mo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hindu Denominations: Encyclopedia Ii - Hindu Denominations - Shaktism
Shaktas worship Shakti, the divine Mother, in her many forms like (Kali, Durga, Laxmi, Saraswati etc.). Shakta form was one of the oldest...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hindu Denominations: Encyclopedia Ii - Hindu Denominations - Basic Overview
Contemporary Hinduism is traditionally divided into four major denominations: Śaivism, Shaktism, Vaishnavism, and Smartha. Hinduism is a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hindu Denominations: Encyclopedia Ii - Hindu Denominations - Newer Denominations
Hindu denominations - Agama Hindu Dharma. The newest and least numerous denominations are comprised of Balinese Hindus, who make up a s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hindu Denominations: Encyclopedia Ii - Hindu Denominations - Smartha Sect
Smarthas have free rein to choose whichever deity they wish to worship. They usually worship five deities (pancopasana). It is a liberal ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hindu Denominations: Encyclopedia Ii - Hindu Denominations - Vaishnavism
Vaishnavas worship Vishnu, or Krishna and his avataras (especially Rama) as the supreme deity. This is the largest denomination. Vaishnav...   » Read the article