Note 30 — Chapter IV · WORSHIP OF ANCESTORS AND SAINTS.
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Both the Samādh and the image of the god Shiva as well as the pādukās installed therein, are worshipped by the people, who, in course of time, give currency to the belief that the Samādh possesses certain miraculous powers, such as curing long-standing diseases, blessing barren women with children, etc. Offerings are made to the Samādh by pious persons and festivals or fairs are held in its honour by the inhabitants of the village in which the Samādh is located.30