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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]
Hinduism is based on the Vedas, some of which are humanity's oldest inscriptions on life and spirituality. They differ on how to achieve life's ultimate goal – Atma Jnana or self-realization. Devotees can choose any path depending on their individual natures. This is a list of notable organisations related to Hinduism, Hindu nationalism and ...
Bhakti-era Hindu sects (9 C, 12 P) I. Inchegeri Sampradaya (18 P) K. Kaumaram (14 P) M. Madhva tradition (3 C, 7 P) Matua people (8 P) ... Pages in category "Hindu ...
4.1 Hindus by nationality, regions or sect. 4.2 Converts to and from Hinduism. 5 Scriptures and texts. ... List of Hindu deities. List of titles and names of Krishna;
The Ramanandi Sampradaya, also known as the Ramayats or the Ramavats, [293] is one of the largest and most egalitarian Hindu sects in India, around the Ganges Plain, and Nepal today. [294] It mainly emphasizes the worship of Rama, [293] as well as Vishnu directly and other incarnations. [295]
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The new council listed 80 large sects which it considered potentially dangerous to Russian society, and mentioned that there were thousands of smaller ones. [37] Large sects listed included: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Jehovah's Witnesses, and what the council called "neo-Pentecostals". [citation needed]
Jainism is an Indian religion which is traditionally believed to be propagated by twenty-four spiritual teachers known as tirthankara. Broadly, Jainism is divided into two major schools of thought, Digambara and Śvetāmbara. These are further divided into different sub-sects and traditions.