kuladeva
deity Hindu single tradition · 1
A kuladeva is a male ancestral tutelary deity in Hinduism and Jainism. Such a deity is often the object of one's devotion (bhakti), and is coaxed to watch over one's clan (kula), gotra, family, and children from misfortune.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- kuladevi, Kuladevata, kuladaivaṃ
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Source passages
“A male deity is called a kuladeva and female deity kuladevi (sometimes spelled kuldev and kuldevi respectively).”
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