What are the Six Sects of Hinduism?

There are six main sects among the Hindus, which are mentioned below:

(i) Vaishnavas:

Ramanuja, Madhvacharya, Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, Vallabhacharya and Swami Narayan were the prominent reformers.

(ii) Shaivas:

Shankracharya, Basava, Manikka Vasagar are the main preachers.

(iii) Saktas:

Ramakrishna Paramhansa and Vivekananda were the famous followers of this sect.

(iv) Ganapatyas

(v) Saurapathas

(vi) Smart lias