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Shaivism (; ) is an umbrella-term for a number of Hindu religious traditions, which worship Shiva as the supreme being. The followers of Shaivism are called Shaivas or Shaivites, numbering about 385 million people, across South Asia predominantly in India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.
Shaivism is a major branch of Hinduism in which followers worship Shiva as the supreme deity, and it encompasses various religious traditions within this broader faith. With approximately 385 million adherents—making it one of Hinduism's largest movements—Shaivism is practiced predominantly across South Asia, particularly in India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.
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