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    There are four main denominations or sects within Hinduism - Shaivism, Shaktism, Vaishnavism, and Smartism. Each sect has its own supreme deity that is worshipped - Shaivism worships Lord Shiva, Shaktism worships the Goddess Shakti, Vaishnavism worships Lord Vishnu, especially in his incarnations of Krishna and Rama. While each sect has its own practices and beliefs, all Hindus worship one supreme being.

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    There are four main denominations or sects within Hinduism - Shaivism, Shaktism, Vaishnavism, and Smartism. Each sect has its own supreme deity that is worshipped - Shaivism worships Lord Shiva, Shaktism worships the Goddess Shakti, Vaishnavism worships Lord Vishnu, especially in his incarnations of Krishna and Rama. While each sect has its own practices and beliefs, all Hindus worship one supreme being.

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    SUBDIVISIONS OF HINDUISM

    • Followers of Hinduism vary in their set of beliefs and


    practices, including reverence to a particular god.
    • Presently, there are four principal denominations within the
    Hindu faith.
    • These are Shaivism, Shaktism, Vaishavism, and Smartism.
    • It is important to note, however, that while these gods have
    different names, Hindus all worship one supreme being.
    • Each sect has its own religious leaders, sacred texts,
    schools, and temples.
    1.SHAIVISM
    Lord Shiva, the Compassionate One, is
    God for the Saivites.
    Followers of Shaivism value self-
    discipline and philosophy.
    They worship in temples and practice
    yoga.
    2.SHAKTISM
    The Goddess Shakti is supreme for
    Shaktas
    She is the divine mother and assumes
    many forms, be it a gentle one or a fierce
    deity.
    Believers use chants, magic, and yoga
    to summon cosmic forces.
    3.3.VAISHNAVISM
    Lord Vishnu is God for the Vaishnavites,
    especially in his incarnations Krishna and
    Rama.
    Adherents have multitudes of saints,
    temples, and sacred texts.

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