Description:
The Vaishnavite tradition of Hinduism prescribes a strict code of personal and social conduct for adherents. The name Vaishnavite derives from the Sanskrit words vaishnava meaning 'devotee of Vishnu,' one of the principal deities in Hinduism. Vaishnavites believe in worshipping a single, all-powerful God who is manifest in various forms, including Vishnu, Shiva, and Brahma. The Vaishnavite tradition is found primarily in India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.





