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The Bhakti movement, emphasizing 'personal connection' to the divine, had a profound impact on various aspects of Indian society. Highlighting the main features of the Bhakti movement, discuss its contribution towards the development of vernacular languages across the country.
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Syllabus: Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
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