Choose the religious centers which are related to Pushti Marg of Vaishnavism:

(i) Nathdwara
(ii) Kankroli
(iii) Salemabad
(iv) Galta

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Correct option is C

Pushti Marg (Path of Grace) is a sect of Vaishnavism founded by Shri Vallabhacharya in the 15th century. The sect is devoted to the worship of Shri Krishna in the Shreenathji form.

The major religious centers of Pushti Marg in Rajasthan are:

1. Nathdwara (i) → The main seat of Pushti Marg, housing the Shreenathji temple.
2. Kankroli (ii) → Known for the Dwarkadhish Temple, another important center of Pushti Marg.

Religious Centers Not Related to Pushti Marg:

• Salemabad (iii) → Associated with the Dadupanthi sect (not Pushti Marg).
• Galta (iv) → A major pilgrimage site for Ramanandi Vaishnavism, not Pushti Marg.

Information Booster

• Nathdwara is the primary center of Pushti Marg and houses the Shreenathji Temple, where Shri Krishna is worshipped in his child form.
• Kankroli is known for the Dwarkadhish Temple, another significant Pushti Marg site.
• Shri Vallabhacharya, the founder of Pushti Marg, preached Krishna Bhakti without renunciation of worldly life.
• Pushti Marg followers emphasize seva (service) to Krishna instead of rituals.
• The sect spread widely under Vithalnathji (son of Vallabhacharya) and found patronage in Rajasthan.

Additional Knowledge

1. Nathdwara (i) – Correct

• Home to Shreenathji Temple, the main center of Pushti Marg.
• The deity Shreenathji was originally from Govardhan (Vrindavan) and was shifted to Nathdwara during Aurangzeb’s rule.

2. Kankroli (ii) – Correct

• Famous for Dwarkadhish Temple, another key Pushti Marg center.
• Located in Rajsamand district of Rajasthan.

3. Salemabad (iii) – Incorrect

• Associated with the Dadupanthi sect, not Pushti Marg.

4. Galta (iv) – Incorrect

• Known as "Galta Ji", a major center of Ramanandi Vaishnavism (not Pushti Marg).
• Associated with Saint Kripalu Ji Maharaj and Tulsidas.