Lord Shiva, the supreme deity in Hinduism, is revered not only for his divine powers but also for the qualities that make him ...

Sircar explained how the evolution and transformation of a deity in Hinduism also alter the ways in which it is worshipped.

However, in September 2018, Justice Chandrachud of India’s Supreme Court said that while a deity or an idol can own property and have other legal rights, but it cannot granted fundamental rights.