saktism

• Substantiv, das eine hinduistische Sekte bezeichnet, die Shakti als höchste Göttin verehrt, oft als Gemahlin Shivas angesehen, sowie die damit verbundenen religiösen Praktiken.

A noun referring to a Hindu sect that reveres Shakti as the supreme goddess, often considered the consort of Shiva, and the associated devotional practices.

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1. Hindu sectC1formal

   A major tradition within Hinduism that focuses on the worship of Shakti, the divine feminine energy, as the supreme deity.

   Shaktismus

   • Saktism reveres the goddess as the ultimate creative power.
   • Many temples in eastern India are dedicated to Saktism.
   • The rituals of Saktism emphasize the dynamic aspect of the divine.

2. Worship of ShaktiC1formal

   The devotional practice centered on Shakti, who is considered the consort of Shiva and the embodiment of cosmic energy.

   Shaktismus

   • In Saktism, Shakti is worshipped as both a nurturing mother and a fierce warrior.
   • The festival of Durga Puja is a major celebration in Saktism.
   • Devotees of Saktism often chant hymns to invoke the goddess's power.

   Synonymeshaktism