Vaishnavism

Hinduism (denomination)Largest Hindu denominationSanskrit/Various

TraditionHinduism (denomination)

FoundedAncient (BC era)

FollowersLargest Hindu denomination

Script/LanguageSanskrit/Various

About Vaishnavism

The Hindu tradition that worships Vishnu and his avatars, especially Krishna and Rama, as the supreme being. Devotion, or bhakti, is central. Major philosophers include Ramanuja and Madhva. The Bhagavad Gita and the Bhagavata Purana are key texts. Followers are found across India and the Hindu diaspora.

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