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Namdev was a Marathi Vaishnava saint from Maharashtra, India, known for his devotion to the deity Vithoba of Pandharpur and his composition of devotional songs (bhajan-kirtans). His philosophy combined elements of nirguna brahman and saguna brahman, drawing from Vedanta. Namdev's influence extended throughout India, and his legacy is commemorated through pilgrimages and hymns found in the Guru Granth Sahib, appealing to followers of various traditions like Dadu Panthis, Kabir Panthis, and Sikhs.