The Puṣṭimārga, also known as Pushtimarg or Vallabha Sampradāya, is a Hindu Vaiṣṇava saṁpradāya. It was established in the early 16th century by Vallabha and further developed by his descendants, part
Pichhwai of Śrī Nāthajī (center) with Aṣṭa Sakhīs (top half) and Govardhana Pūjā (lower half)
Painting of the discovery of Śrī Nāthajī and his meeting with Vallabha, 19th century
19th century depiction of Gokulanātha
Illustrated 1702 manuscript of Caurāsī Vaiṣṇavana kī Vārtā. Painting dates to early 19th century.
Vallabha, also known as Vallabhācārya or Vallabha Dīkṣita, was the founder of the Kr̥ṣṇa-centered Puṣṭimārga sect of Vaishnavism, and propounded the philosophy of Śuddhādvaita.
Pushtimarga Sampradaya
…Pushtimarg (Path of Nourishing or Flourishing) or Vallabha Sampradāya, is a Hindu Vaiṣṇava saṁpradāya. It was established in the early 16th century by Vallabha (1479–1530) and further developed by his descendants, particularly his son Viṭṭhalanātha. Followers of the Puṣṭimārga worship Kr̥ṣṇa and engage in…
Site worshipped as the birthplace of Vallabha in Campāraṇya, identified in the late 19th century.
Vallabha giving Kr̥ṣṇa a sacred thread after receiving the Brahmasambandha mantra. Dāmodaradāsa Harasānī on the right.