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Vaikhanasam

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thumb|Rishi Vikhanasa with his four disciples: Atri, [[Bhrigu, Marichi, and Kashyapa.|280x280px]]

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thumb|Rishi Vikhanasa with his four disciples: Atri, [[Bhrigu, Marichi, and Kashyapa.|280x280px]]

Vaikhanasa () or Vaikhanasagama () is a tradition of Hinduism that primarily worships Vishnu (and his associated avatars) as the Supreme God. The tradition draws its name from the philosophy propounded by its founder, Sage Vikhanasa.

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