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  • proper noun The worship of Vishnu.

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Examples

  • Majuli has been the cultural capital of Assam since the 16th century when social reformer Sankardeva, who preached a monotheist form of Hinduism called Vaishnavism, visited the island and established monasteries and hermitages known as 'satras'.

    Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 Ians 2010

  • In a letter to his brother written in April 1920, he wrote that the current revival of Vaishnavism, like the earlier revival of Vedanta, was all "very old and unsuitable for the new age".

    Archive 2009-08-01 Tusar N Mohapatra 2009

  • In a letter to his brother written in April 1920, he wrote that the current revival of Vaishnavism, like the earlier revival of Vedanta, was all "very old and unsuitable for the new age".

    I have severed all connections from my official religion-Hinduism Tusar N Mohapatra 2009

  • Madhavi Dasi was a victim of patriarchal Vaishnavism.

    Archive 2009-06-01 2009

  • In a letter to his brother written in April 1920, he wrote that the current revival of Vaishnavism, like the earlier revival of Vedanta, was all "very old and unsuitable for the new age".

    Archive 2009-07-01 Tusar N Mohapatra 2009

  • Historically and in modern times, the largest religion in Hinduism is Vaishnavism, which comprises about 80% of Hindus.

    TEXAS FAITH: Misunderstanding (my) religion | RELIGION Blog | dallasnews.com 2009

  • On the other hand, the reputed medieval saint poet of 16th century, Balaram Das, one of the five poet companions revivalists of Vaishnavism , popularly known as Panchasakha, has significant affect on Oriya Literature.

    Archive 2009-04-01 2009

  • In a letter to his brother written in April 1920, he wrote that the current revival of Vaishnavism, like the earlier revival of Vedanta, was all "very old and unsuitable for the new age".

    Sri Aurobindo considered Hinduism and other religions to belong to the world's past Tusar N Mohapatra 2009

  • On the other hand, the reputed medieval saint poet of 16th century, Balaram Das, one of the five poet companions revivalists of Vaishnavism , popularly known as Panchasakha, has significant affect on Oriya Literature.

    Sense & Sensuality 2009

  • Rasa lila or dramatic enactments of the life of Krishna are a special feature in regions of Mathura and Vrindavan, and regions following Vaishnavism in Manipur.

    Archive 2009-08-01 photographerno1 2009

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