’44 Before their conversion to Christianity the Pulayas only worwhipped the regional and local deities as distinct from other deities which were accessible only to higher castes. (religion-online.org)
They worshipped local deities whose dwelling - places were on hills, at springs, in oases, and other «holy» places: they were plainly polytheists. (religion-online.org)
We have many, many local deities, gods, holy men who are worshipped who are supposed to ride the tiger. (scientificamerican.com)