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It is a ritual that is practiced today and is mentioned in Medieval Hinduism too. It is important to note that the practice of animal sacrifice is not a required ritual in some sects of Hinduism. The majority of practicing Hindus today choose not to participate in or acknowledge the practice.
This article is about Deities worshipped as murtis in Hinduism. For the Hindu concept of God, see God in Hinduism. Ganesha (centre) with Shiva (top left), Devi (top right), Vishnu (bottom left) and Surya (bottom right); each of them has a sect which considers them as the Supreme Being.ost of the other deities were either related to them or different forms (incarnations) of these deities. Hinduism has been called the  oldest religion  in the world, and many practitioners refer to Hinduism as the eternal law . (SanÄtana Dharma).