Vallabha, Vallabha Acharya or Vallabhācārya was an Indian saint and philosopher. He founded the Krishna-centered Pushtimarg sect of Vaishnavism in the Braj (Vraja) region of India, and propounded the philosophy of Shuddhadvaita.
Vallabha
Birthplace of Vallabhacharya, Prakatya Baithak, Champaran
Vallabha finds Shrinathji at Govardhan Hill.
The Puṣṭimārga or Pushtimarg, also known as Vallabha Sampradāya, is a sect of Vaishnavism. It was founded in the early 16th century by Vallabha (1479–1531) and was later expanded by his descendants, particularly Viṭṭhalanātha. Pushtimarg adherents worship Kr̥ṣṇa, and tradition follows universal-love-themed devotional practices of youthful Krishna which are found in the Bhagavata Purana and those related to pastimes of Govardhana Hill.
Shrinathji (at center) with Ashtasakhis
Vallabhacharya discovers Sri Nathji, at Mount Govardhan
19th century photograph of a group of Vallabhacharya maharajas
Birthplace of Vallabhacharya, Prakatya Baithak, Champaran