Shakta

or Sak·ta

[ shahk-tuh ]

noun

, Hinduism.

1. a person who worships Shakti as the wife of Shiva.

Shakta

/ ˈʃʌktə /

noun

1. Hinduism a devotee of Sakti, the wife of Siva

Derived Forms

• ˈShaktist, noun
• ˈShaktism, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Shakta¹

From the Sanskrit word śākta pertaining to Shakti

Word History and Origins

Origin of Shakta¹

from Sanskrit śākta concerning Sakti

Example Sentences

Much of the splendour of the Hindu idolatry consists in the celebration of the Shakta rites.

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