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The so called Dharma-cult of Western Bengal is ubiquitous in that it incorporates heterogeneous religious strains from many diverse traditions, Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim and assorted indigenous deities. Its main Deity is recognized as the Lord Dharma, or its more popular title, Dharma-ṭhākura. This Lord Supreme resembles more general Indian beliefs than representations of the Buddha. If it is in any way crypto-Buddhist, it would be so only directly related to later Buddhism, such as the Vajrayāna. Also, there is never to be found any yogic-influences. Certain Muslim alliances would be favored over any Hindu traits: read more