Shri Vallabhacharya Jayanti 2024: Celebrating the Birth Anniversary of the Pushti Marg Founder
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Shri Vallabhacharya Jayanti |
| Date | 4th May 2024 |
| Significance | Commemorates the birth anniversary of Shri Vallabhacharya |
| Born | 1479 CE (Varanasi) |
| Death | 1531 CE |
| Titles | Vallabha, Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya |
| Philosophy | Shuddha Advaita (Pure Non-Dualism) |
| Sect Founded | Pushtimarg (Pushti sect of Vaishnavism) |
| Key Text | Bhagavata Purana |
| Family Background | Telugu Brahmin family |
| Region of Influence | Braj region of India |
| Notable Follower | Gusainji |
| Core Focus | Devotional practices centred on the amorous plays of young Krishna, including Govardhana Hill |