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Jackals worshipped at Lord Dattaray temple near Rann of Kutchray atop Kaladungar

The way to God is through the jackal's stomach at a temple on the periphery of the Rann of Kutch.

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Feast time: Jackals savour the daily offering
Animals have a special place in Hinduism. The cow is worshipped and the mouse is venerated as the vehicle of Lord Ganesh as are the peacock, the swan and a myriad other creatures.