Which community is historically linked to the birth of the Bhagavata sect?

The Yadava (or Satvata) community of the Mathura region, who deified their hero-leader Krishna.

Evolution of Vaishnavism

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: The originator of Bhagavata Religion was-

Lord Krishna is the originator of the Bhagavata Religion. This devotional sect grew out of the worship of Krishna among the Yadava community of North India.

Exam Year

1993

Evidence Source

Link

ID: ART_MIS_1993_67 Ref: Vaisnavism, Saivism and Minor Religious Systems by R.G. Bhandarkar