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Caribbean Shaktism
Syncretic religionCaribbean Shaktism, also known as Kalimai Dharma or Madras Religion in Guyana, refers to the syncretic Shakti Kali/Mariamman worship that has evolved within the Indo-Caribbean Tamil community in countries such as Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Guadeloupe, Martinique and other Caribbean countries. It can be found across the Caribbean and any South American country with an Indo-Caribbean community. It is a syncretic blend of Dravidian folk religion, and Bhojpuri Folk Hinduism with communities in Trinidad and Tobago, Martinique, and Guadeloupe adding on elements from Catholicism.
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