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→The Radha Vallabhis and other Vaishnava sects: Edited content
Other Vaishnava sects include Charana Dasis, Dadu Panthis, Hari Chandis, Kabir panthis, Khakis, Maluk Dasis, Mira Bais, Madhavis, Rayi Dasis, Sakhi Bhavas, Sadma Panthis etc.
Other Vaishnava sects include Charana Dasis, Dadu Panthis, Hari Chandis, Kabir panthis, Khakis, Maluk Dasis, Mira Bais, Madhavis, Rayi Dasis, Sakhi Bhavas, Sadma Panthis etc.
THE SAIVAS
== THE SAIVAS ==
=== Smarta Brahmins ===
The Saiva Brahmins of the Tamil Nadu have their title Byer. They are called Smartas. They all wear three horizontal lines of Bhasma or Vibhuti (holy ash) on their forehead. They all worship Lord Siva. The different sects are:
The Saiva Brahmins of the Tamil Nadu have their title Byer. They are called Smartas. They all wear three horizontal lines of Bhasma or Vibhuti (holy ash) on their forehead. They all worship Lord Siva. The different sects are: