Vaishnavism - Wikipedia
WEBVaishnavism (Sanskrit: वैष्णवसम्प्रदायः, romanized: Vaiṣṇavasampradāyaḥ) is one of the major Hindu denominations along with Shaivism, Shaktism, and Smartism. [1] It is also called Vishnuism since it considers Vishnu as the sole supreme being leading all other Hindu deities, that is, Mahavishnu.
Vaishnavism | Hinduism’s Most Popular Sect | Britannica
WEBVaishnavism, one of the major forms of modern Hinduism, characterized by devotion to the god Vishnu and his incarnations (avatars). A devotee of Vishnu is called a Vaishnava.
Sri Vaishnavism - Wikipedia
WEBSri Vaishnavism (Sanskrit: श्रीवैष्णवसम्प्रदाय, romanized: Śrīvaiṣṇavasampradāya) is a denomination within the Vaishnavism tradition of Hinduism, [4] predominantly practiced in South India.
Hinduism - Vaishnavism, Shaivism | Britannica
WEBSep 2, 2024 · Vaishnavism is the worship and acceptance of Vishnu (Sanskrit: “The Pervader” or “The Immanent”) or one of his various incarnations (avatars) as the supreme manifestation of the divine. During a long and complex development, many Vaishnava groups emerged with differing beliefs and aims.
Vaishnavism - New World Encyclopedia
WEBVaishnavism (Sanskrit for "belonging to Vishnu") is one of the principal traditions of Hinduism that is distinguished from other schools by its acknowledgement of Vishnu (and his associated avatars) as the supreme divinity.
Hinduism: Vaishnavism - Encyclopedia.com
WEBVaishnavism is the name given to the faith and practices of those Hindus who hold Vishnu ("the all pervasive one") and the goddess Lakshmi as supreme deities. The Sanskrit term Vaishnava means "follower of Vishnu."
Historical Vishnuism - Wikipedia
WEBThis form of Vaishnavism flourished in South India and it is still commonplace, especially in present-day Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, as a result of the twelve Alvars, saints who spread the sect to the common people with their devotional hymns.
Vaishnavism – Heart Of Hinduism - ISKCON Educational Services
WEBVaishnavism. The largest community within the family of religions called Hinduism worships God under the name of Vishnu (“one who is all-pervading”).
What is Vaishnavism? - ISKCON - The Hare Krishna Movement
WEBWhat is Vaishnavism? Vaishnavism is one of the major traditions within the broader Vedic, or Hindu, spiritual culture. Unlike some Vedic traditions, Vaishnavas believe that the ultimate reality is personal. Thus, they understand that God is the Supreme all-attractive person, or Krishna.
Vaishnavism | Encyclopedia.com
WEBA religious movement centered on the worship of Vishnu as the supreme God. It developed in India in the early centuries before Christ. Its characteristic is devotion (bhakti ) to a personal God who manifests his love by his descent (avatāra ) to save man.