Shakta

or Sak·ta

[ shahk-tuh ]

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

Origin of Shakta

1
From the Sanskrit word śākta pertaining to Shakti

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British Dictionary definitions for Shakta

Shakta

/ (ˈʃʌktə) /


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

Origin of Shakta

1
from Sanskrit śākta concerning Sakti

Derived forms of Shakta

  • Shaktism, noun
  • Shaktist, noun

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