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Which saint and reformer of Bengal who popularized the Krishna Cult?
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Vallabhacharya
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Madhava
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Chaitanya
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Nimbarka
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Chaitanya Mahaprabhu belonged to Mahagaudiya Sect. He was born in Bengal. He popularised Krishna cult that is the worship of Lord Krishna. He believed that through love, dance, and songs one can feel the presence of God.
Detailed explanation-2: -Chaitanya was one of the finest proponents of the Krishna Bhakti Cult and he was also the founder of the Gaudiya or Bengal Vaishnavism.
Detailed explanation-3: -Complete answer: Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was an Indian saint from the 15th century who was regarded by his followers as the conjoined avatar of Radha and Krishna. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s style of worshipping Krishna via ecstatic song and dance had a significant impact on Bengali Vaishnavism.
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