("selected
god") The Hindu god or goddess that a person has chosen for more or less
exclusive worship and devotion.
Although they are often viewed as secondary manifestations
of the ishtadevata, this option is often made without denying the existence of
other Hindu deities.
Hindus have traditionally been ready to accept a variety of
divine names and forms, but each individual normally devotes their attention
and devotion to just one of these deities.
Although familial and regional attachments often play a
large influence in this decision, the god one worships is ultimately a matter
of personal choice.
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