by his first wife, Vasudha. Legacy Chaitanya and Nityānanda's deeds have deep religious and cultural implications in Bengal. They are credited with the revival of Hinduism in Eastern India, plagued mainly by the caste system, which they denounced. Much of Vaishnava literature, regarded as one of the finest literary heritages of medieval Bengal, came from them or their disciples. See also Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Gaudiya Vaishnavism Pancha Tattva (Vaishnavism) Gopalas References External links Learn more about the Life and pastimes of Lord Nitai. Checkout this widely appreciated enlightening book : Nitai Karuna Sindhu (Lord Nityananda – An Ocean of mercy) 1474 births 16th-century Hindu religious leaders Bengali Hindus Bengali Hindu saints 15th-century Bengalis People from Birbhum district Devotees of Krishna Devotees of Jagannath Kirtan performers Scholars from West Bengal Gaudiya religious leaders Hindu revivalists Indian Vaishnavites Vaishnava saints Year of death missing