Hindu
Shaivism (mainstream)
Major Hindu devotional tradition centred on Shiva. Hundreds of millions of adherents. Mainstream low-control reference.
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Low Control / Mainstream
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control1/10
Information Control1/10
Thought Control1/10
Emotional Control1/10
Modifiers (+1)
+1 minor cultural endogamy patterns; net very low.
Profile facts
Founded
Ancient
Members
Hundreds of millions globally
Active in
Asia, Global
In context
Shaivism is one of the largest Hindu devotional traditions. Multiple sub-lineages (Shaiva Siddhanta, Kashmir Shaivism, Lingayatism, Nath). Mainstream voluntary practice.
This profile is in progress — history, deeper BITE evidence and survivor voices are still being added. Contributions welcome via GitHub.
Timeline
- AncientShiva veneration in Vedic period
Sources
- Gavin Flood, 'An Introduction to Hinduism' (1996) search ↗
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Disclaimer. This profile is an educational summary based on publicly available reports. Many members of this group do not experience the patterns described. Individual congregations and chapters vary widely. If you or someone you know needs support, contact a licensed therapist or the International Cultic Studies Association.