Vaishnavism was created by lord Krishna. Modern experts say that it was reestablished by Shankaracharya.
In Hinduism there are 3 sections. Shaivism, vaishnavism shaktism.
yes there are many sects in Hinduism.main three are shaivism, vaishnavism & shaktism.
Baladeva Vidyabhushana has written: 'Prameya-ratnavali' -- subject(s): Vaishnavism
Some branches of the Hindu religion are Shaivism, Vaishnavism, Srauta, and Vedic religions.
S. Parthasarathy has written: 'Nammazhwar's tiruvaaimozhi' -- subject(s): History and criticism, Hymns, Vaishnavism
Sabita Acharya has written: 'Pilgrimage in Indian civilization' -- subject(s): Vaishnavism, Hindu pilgrims and pilgrimages
Krishnadasa Kaviraja Goswamin has written: 'Sri Sri Chaitanya charitamrita' -- subject(s): Vaishnavism
They can if they chose to. But most Indian people practice Hinduism, Gaudiya Vaishnavism (Hare Krishna), Islam, Sikhism, Buddhism, or Jainism.
There are many splits, such as Shaivism, Vaishnavism & Shaktism. There are also minor splits who do not believe in idol worshipping, or believe in other Gods.
I Dewa Ketut Wicaksana has written: 'Wayang Sapuh Leger' -- subject(s): Vaishnavism, History, Hindu sects
Shaivism, Vaishnavism & Shaktism Combine to form Hinduism. Mean while there are many other smaller beliefs which also combine in Hinduism.