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The famous saint of Maharashtra Saint Tukaram belonged to which of the following Bhakti sects in the state?

The famous saint of Maharashtra Saint Tukaram belonged to which of the following Bhakti sects in the state? Correct Answer Varkari

The famous saint of Maharashtra Saint Tukaram belonged to Varkari Bhakti sects in the state. Tukaram was a 17th century Marathi poet, Hindu saint, and ardent follower of Lord Shri Vitthal. It also known in Maharashtra as Tuka, Tuko Baraya, and Tukoba. In Maharashtra, India, he was a Saint of the Varkari sampradaya.

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