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A sect of Vaishnavas (Vishnu-worshippers) founded by Nathamuni and popularized by Ramanujacharya, based on the teachings of the Alwars and tracing its origins to the goddess Lakshmi (Sri).

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Does Sri Ramanuja or Sri Vedanta Desika say that Narayana is a proper noun?

If yes, what justification they provide? Please quote their original works.
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Questions about various incarnations of Vishnu

I have one question about various incarnations of Lord Vishnu (the question may have sub questions). I remembered from Bhagavata purana, many incarnations are either the incarnation of Maha Vishnu or Kshirothakasayi Vishnu. I would like to know if…
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What is meaning of churnabhishekam?

What is churnabhishekam performed during Brahmotsavam in Perumal temples? What are the ingredients used? I read that fragrant powders are used. I am unable to get more details.
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How did Mishra come to South India?

How did Mishra come to South India? In Sri-Vaishnavism, persons are mostly known by Tamil epithets. E.g., Ramanujacharya's disciple, Koorathazhvan's name was Srivatsanka Mishra & yAmunAcArya's teacher Manakkal Nambi's name was rAma Mishra?
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What were the nmes of Kidambi Aachan( Pranathirthaharam)'s parents? Was Kidambi Aachans father part of the brahmin group carrying water to temple

I am told that a group of orthodox brahmins settled down near Kanchipuram to do kainkaryam at the Yatoktakari temple. They did this by collecting water (ambi) from the Vegavathi river in earthen pots (Ghatam) and bringing the water to the temple. I…
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Slokas to be recited at the end of SriVaishnava Thiruvarradanam

I have heard set of verses from each vedha, Ramayana slokas, Gita slokas being recited at the end of SriVaishnava thiruvaaraadhanam. These are only selected slokas or verses and not full text of the granthas. I am eager to learn this but could not…
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What are the tattvas of different entities (Gods,Devas,humans et al) under Srivaishnavism?

Madhwists have a clearly laid out ranking of entities: https://madhwafestivals.com/2016/08/27/taratamya/ I think the Srivaishnavite hierarchy is Vishnu, Lakshmi,Nitya Suris and all others. Does Srivaishnavite scripture spell this out in detail? In…
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How many discplies really there with ramanjurchurya sage

How many discplies where really with ramanjurcharya and what is their names 48 dicplies or 74 discplies?
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What are the names of yamanchuryas Discplies

How many discplies were there with Yamachunarya and what is their names?
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