Elements of Hindu Iconography v1.c7.19

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The objects worshipped by Hindus are images, of gods and goddesses, *śalagrāmas*, *bāṇa-liṅgas*, *yantras*, certain animals and birds, certain holy rivers, tanks, trees and sepulchres of saints. Besides these, there are several minor objects of local importance and personal predilection, which are also used as objects of worship.