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Is following Krishna the same as following Vishnu, since Vishnu is Krishna’s avatar?

Q: Is following Krishna the same as following Vishnu, since Vishnu is Krishna’s avatar?

A: Hare Krishna. Thank you for your question. Yes. Krishna and Vishnu worshippers are both Vaishnavas, since Krishna and Vishnu are both in the Vishnu category, the Supreme Godhead.