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If you ever visited a Hindu temple, it is not uncommon to see icons of several Gods and Goddesses. This, to a non-Hindu, apparently seems to confirm the often-quoted saying that "Hindus worship many Gods"
Hindus do not worship many Gods -- they worship just one God but in several forms. The ancient rishis (sages) had the wisdom and vision to realize and recognize that people are diverse and have varying levels of intelligence and mental makeup.
To accommodate a wide spectrum of the population, Hindus are offered the choice of worshipping their favorite God or Ishta Devata, one of several Gods ...