Religious Studies GCSE
Murtis
What Murtis means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Murtis
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Consecrated images or statues that serve as a focal point for devotion, containing the deity's spiritual presence rather than being worshipped as idols.
Topics that use Murtis
- Hinduism - 3.1.4.2 Practices (AQA GCSE)
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