Q. Followers of which sect perform Nitya Puja of Panchavatara, involving worship of five incarnations of Krishna three times daily, and consider pilgrimage sites like Ruddhipur and Mahur significant?
Answer: Mahanubhava
Notes: The Mahanubhava sect, originating in Maharashtra, emphasizes worship of five Krishna incarnations (Panchavatara), daily rituals, asceticism, non-violence, and vegetarianism. Key pilgrimage sites include Ruddhipur and Mahur, linked to sect founders like Chakradhar Swami. The sect is notable for its distinctive rituals and philosophy.