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Hinduism is one of Sri Lanka's oldest religions, with temples dating back over 2,000 years. [2] As of 2011 [update] , Hindus made up 12.6% of the Sri Lankan population. [ 3 ] They are almost exclusively Tamils , except for small immigrant communities from India and Pakistan (including the Sindhis , Telugus and Malayalis ).
Krishnaism is a term used in scholarly circles to describe large group of independent Hindu traditions—sampradayas related to Vaishnavism—that center on the devotion to Krishna as Svayam Bhagavan, Ishvara, Para Brahman, who is the source of all reality, not simply an avatar of Vishnu.
Krishna is often referred as Svayam bhagavan in Gaudiya Vaishnavism theology and Radha is Krishna's internal potency and supreme beloved. [106] With Krishna, Radha is acknowledged as the supreme goddess, for it is said that she controls Krishna with her love. [107] It is believed that Krishna enchants the world, but Radha enchants even him.
Hindu denominations, sampradayas, traditions, movements, and sects are traditions and sub-traditions within Hinduism centered on one or more gods or goddesses, such as Vishnu, Shiva, Shakti and so on. [1] The term sampradaya is used for branches with a particular founder-guru with a particular philosophy. [2]
The activities of South India across the Palk Strait led to survival of Hinduism in Sri Lanka [5] among the Sri Lankan Tamils. Some Hindu festivals are celebrated mostly or exclusively in South India and Sri Lanka. In South India are also numerous Hindu pilgrimage site that is visited annually by thousands of devotees. [6]
The worship of Krishna is part of Vaishnavism, a major tradition within Hinduism. Krishna is considered a full avatar of Vishnu, or one with Vishnu himself. [176] However, the exact relationship between Krishna and Vishnu is complex and diverse, [177] with Krishna of Krishnaite sampradayas considered an independent deity and supreme.
Hinduism is the majority religion in South Asia, and most of the world's Hindus are home to the region. [46] 5 of the 10 nations with the biggest Hindu populations are in South Asia, namely India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. India is home to more than 1.2 billion Hindus, 94% of the world's global Hindu population. [47] [48]
Sri Visvalinga Maha Kanapathy Temple, Vannarpannai North West Sri Visvareswaraswamy Temple, Karaikkal, Inuvil East, Kondavil Suthumalai Puvaneswary Amman Temple (Suthumalai)