Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Associated Concepts Facet
3. Associated Concepts (hierarchy name)
4. [religions and religious concepts]
5. religions (belief systems, cultures)
6. Hinduism

Anotations

Scope note:

Refers to the religious and philosophical beliefs dominant in South India and based on the worship of the deity Siva as the supreme god. The primary doctrine of this religion is the devotional book of hymns called, Tirumurai, composed by Saiva saints from the fifth to the ninth century.