South-Indian Images of Gods and Goddesses c6.s2.17
South-Indian Images of Gods and Goddesses c6.s2.17
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c6.s2.17
In the temples dedicated to the village deities the ceremonial is not much different. Brāhmanas however rarely officiate and animal sacrifices are generally offered, especially when the village is threatened with an epidemic or with serious scarcity or famine. Vedic incantations are not uttered in these temples.