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UGC NET June 2024 History (Re-Exam Shift-II)
Who among the following is not associated with the Warkari movement in Maharashtra?
AVigreshwar ✓ Correct
BEknath
CNamdev
DGyandev
Correct answer: (A) Vigreshwar — The answer is Vigreshwar.
Explanation
★The answer is Vigreshwar.
★The Bhakti movement of Maharashtra had two streams, the Varkari and the Dharkari.
★The Varkari saints were devotees of Lord Vitthal, while the Dharkari saints were devotees of Lord Rama.
★The main Varkari saints were Eknath, Namdev, Gyandev and Tukaram.
★The chief Dharkari saint was Ramdas, spiritual guru of Shivaji.
★Vigreshwar is not counted among the Warkari saints.
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