Religious Studies GCSE
Ishta-devata
What Ishta-devata means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Ishta-devata
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A personal deity chosen because it resonates with a family tradition, worshipped by devotees alongside many other deities.
Topics that use Ishta-devata
- Hinduism - 3.1.4.2 Practices (AQA GCSE)
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