Brahminical deities and local village deities exist on multiple spectra, one of which is the Brahminical idea of pure vs polluting. However the most important contrast is the spectrum ranging from "soft" to "fierce." The "softest" deities are the Brahminical deities: Vishnu, Siva and others, who are worshipped via vegetarian offerings solely. The fiercest deities are worshipped only through offerings of meat and alcohol, both considered "polluting" in Brahminical scriptures. These are also the deities most commonly worshipped by Dalit communities, who often offer buffalos in Telugu and Kannada regions. Typically, the Brahminical deities are seen as "big deities," concerned with major events that affect the entire world. Although they are revered, they do not usually have a close relationship with non-Brahmin villagers, being seen as distant rulers. The village deities, on the other hand, are accessible and seem more concerned with the day-to-day woes of the villagers. Therefore, in times of need, it is the village deities that are turned to rather than the major Brahminical deities. Therefore, their temples are usually maintained by donations from the people of the village and are in good condition, while Brahminical temples are administered by the government or neglected.