On the other hand, the Shaivism tradition is duly supported by Shaktism which focuses on the worship of goddesses considered to the supreme form of power. Temples like Jwala Mukhi, Naina Devi, Hidimba Devi, Hateshwari Mata, Chintpurni Mata, Bhima Kali, Chamunda, etc. are more important to the people than any Dharmasastras or Purana cited holy places.

This different form of Hinduism from the Hindi belt states is why one can safely say that Hindutva will never find a footing.