Summary: from the navel of Vishnu and therefore was considered inferior in status. 2 Vishnu, another major god in Hinduism, is known for his various incarnations called avatars, the most popular being Rama and Krishna. 3 The Puranas and Tantras, which are later texts in Hindu mythology, emphasized the path of devotion (bhakti-marga) to achieve salvation, superseding the paths of knowledge and works. 4 While Saivism and Vaishnavism are distinct sects in Hinduism, they both acknowledge the interrelation between their gods, with Vishnu acknowledging the importance of worshiping Siva and vice versa. 5 Differences and tensions between Saivas and Vaishnavas have occurred in the past, with Saivism having historical predominance, especially in South India, but in the modern era, both sects maintain their unique practices and characteristics, such as the marks on their foreheads. Saivas typically wear three horizontal lines representing Siva's destructive potency, while Vaishnavas wear a central red mark symbolic of Vishnu's divine attributes.