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Hindu Agamas

The Agamas are sectarian and monotheistic texts dedicated to worship of Vishnu, Shiva or Devi. For example, the Shaivite Agamas are the primary religious text in Virasaivism. The Tantras are Agama texts devoted to worhip of Devi.

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