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The scriptures of the Hindu-s can be classified into Agamas (also known as the Tantra-s) and nigama-s (also known as the veda-s).

Agamas prescribes the day-to-day ritualistic life and a practical course of self-discipline for its followers. It also prescribes the procedures for consecrating the idols in the temples, forms of worship to be performed in temples that follow the particular Agama, etc.

The nigama is divided into four vedas - r*k, yajus, sAma, and atharva


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