shivaist
/ˈʃiːvəɪst/
noun
- A follower of Shaivism, a major Hindu tradition that worships Shiva as the supreme god.
- The festival of Maha Shivaratri is especially important for every shivaist.
- Many shivaists wear a sacred thread and mark their foreheads with three horizontal lines of ash.
- As a devout shivaist, she visits the temple every Monday to offer prayers.