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Hindus see divinity in all living creatures.  Animal deities therefore, occupy an important place in Hindu dharma.  Animals, for example, are very common as form of transport for various Gods and Goddesses.

Animals also appear as independent divine creatures.

We explore a few animal deities in this section.

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