Devotion to a specific deity is becoming increasingly popular in contemporary Paganism.  However, it should be borne in mind that in Hinduism, such devotion (bhakti) is only an intermediate stage in the journey towards moksha (union with the Divine All).

More information

• Devotion to Krishna (Hindu)
• Hindu devotion to personal gods
• Personal and impersonal God by C Jinarajadasa, 1944 (Theosophy)
• Patron Gods by Trish Deneen (Pagan)
• Patron deities by Bernulf (Heathen)
• Information from manygods.org.uk (APT)
  • Ogma: the Honey-Tongued
  • Who is Cernunnos?
  • Minerva: The Strong Goddess
  • Eostre and Easter Customs
  • Kuan Yin: White Goddess of Asia
  • When is a God not a God? (the Heathen relationship with deities)
• Finnish Paganism (the personal haltija)
• The many names of God by LE Shulman (comparative religion)
• Ishta-deva - personal deity (Hindu)
• A guide to Pagan gods: finding your true gods by Luthaneal