Do Hindus worship idols (Deity / stone / statue)
Do Hindus worship idols (Deity / stone / statue)
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Idol worship in India is happening since the 'aadi kalam' (Grand first period) and will continue to happen until the 'ananta kalam' (Grand infinite period).
In many places like Tirupati, Pandarpur, Badrikashram, etc. svayam (directly) Bhagavan Sri Vishnu is standing in the form of an idol. The names are:
In Tirupati, Bhagavan Sri Vishnu is known as Bhagavan Sri Venkateshwara / Srinivasa. In Badrikashram Bhagavan Sri Vishnu is known as Nara Narayana. In Pandarpur Bhagavan Sri Vishnu is known as Sri Panduranga / Vittala.
In each place Bhagavan Sri Vishnu is standing in his own unique style, with unique dress, etc. He is called as 'sarva svatantra', this is, he is completely independent and doesn't depend on anyone or anything.
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