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| '''Vaishnavism''' is the branch of ] in which ] or one of his ]s is worshipped as the supreme ]. Vishnu is one of the gods of the ] pantheon. | '''Vaishnavism''' is the branch of ] in which ] or one of his ]s is worshipped as the supreme ]. Vishnu is one of the gods of the ] pantheon. | ||
| The majority (75-80%) of today's Hindus consider themselves |
The distinction between this branch and others is made by those who study religion. However it may not always be clear to practising Hindus who often take freely from the practices of the different branches. It is likely that a majority (75-80%) of today's Hindus would probably consider themselves Vaishnava, if pressed to make a distinction. Of the remainder, most would probably consider themselves ]. | ||
| Vishnu and ] are sometimes visualized as a single divinity named ]. | Vishnu and ] are sometimes visualized as a single divinity named ]. | ||
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Vaishnavism is the branch of Hinduism in which Vishnu or one of his avatars is worshipped as the supreme God. Vishnu is one of the gods of the Vedic pantheon.
The distinction between this branch and others is made by those who study religion. However it may not always be clear to practising Hindus who often take freely from the practices of the different branches. It is likely that a majority (75-80%) of today's Hindus would probably consider themselves Vaishnava, if pressed to make a distinction. Of the remainder, most would probably consider themselves Saivites.
Vishnu and Shiva are sometimes visualized as a single divinity named Harihara.
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