A group of people with somewhat different religious beliefs (typically regarded as heretical) from those of a larger group to which they belong.

एक समूह जो धार्मिक विश्वासों में भिन्नता रखता है।

English Usage: The cult was considered a sect by the mainstream religion.

Hindi Usage: पंथ को मुख्यधारा के धर्म द्वारा एक संप्रदाय माना गया।