saktism

/ˈsæktɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A school of Tantric Hinduism that emphasizes the worship of the goddess Kali and the attainment of spiritual liberation through rituals, mantras, and physical postures.

“Some scholars argue that saktism has played a significant role in the development of Bengali culture.”

Synonyms

  • tantra
  • tantrism

Antonyms

  • nondualism