Crores of gods and goddesses are worshiped in Hindu religion. The worship of all the Gods and Goddesses has its own specialty and belief. But while performing puja, you must have often heard that family deity, village deity and ishta deity are worshipped. Today we will tell you what is the special difference between these deities and why they are remembered in every puja.
Kuldevata
Kuldevata are those goddesses. -Deities are said to be where ancestors and many generations have been coming to worship for a long time. Apart from this, it was through the family deity that the people of the clan used to convey their message or worship to God. On any special occasion in the house, the family deity is remembered and they are invited to their place and worshiped. Let us tell you that every clan has different gods and goddesses. Apart from this, the family deity or deity is also considered to be the protector of the lineage.
Village deity
Every village has a deity. Whom the people of the entire village worship. Village deities are there to protect the village and community. People from all the villages participate in his worship. Despite growing from generation to generation in the family, everyone worships the village deity only.
Ishta deity
33 crore goddesses in Hindu religion. Are gods. But every person worships different Gods and Goddesses. Ishta means beloved. That’s why every person has his favorite God, whom he worships. That deity is called Ishta Devta. The favored deities always guide and also protect.
Remember the Gods and Goddesses first
In any worship, remember the Gods and Goddesses first. Is remembered. Because no auspicious work is done without worshiping Gods and Goddesses. Apart from this, the family deity, village deity and presiding deity are remembered together by Pandit ji in any puja because worship of all the deities is necessary in any auspicious work.
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