deity

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A Cambodian official responded angrily to the destruction of the statue of the Hindu deity Vishnu, after more than two weeks of military clashes between the neighbours.

From Barron's • Dec. 25, 2025

In 2020 he protested the construction of a temple to the Hindu deity Ram in the northern Indian town of Ayodhya.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

She declares herself a powerful deity and explains that God is essentially a “tube” that constantly ingests and secretes experiences and things.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2025

The hill shrine, dedicated to Hindu deity Lord Ayyappa, had made headlines a few years back too.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2025

One sounded like general orders to the deity issued in a parade-ground voice.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck