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Propagation of different religions in Bastar region also started around 50th century. Shati to 13th. -14th. Can be seen till century. Although it can be said that in that period also the craftsmen in Bastar had started making idols of various gods and goddesses. Goddess worship has been prevalent in Bastar since prehistoric times. However, its concrete evidence is available in the form of crafts and inscriptions from 8th century AD. Shakta idols in different forms have been found in different parts of Bastar. Vindhyavasini Devi is mentioned in the Kuruspal inscription of Chhindkanag dynasty ruler Someshwardev. It is known from his records that Manikeshwari Devi was his family goddess who is still present in Dantewada by the name of Danteshwari Devi. Which is the symbol of their Shakti faith. Katyayini was praised in the Kanker copper plate of the Somvanshi ruler Pamparajdev of the twelfth century AD. There is a temple of Kali at Bhadrakali, where every year the Kakasad ceremony is celebrated by them in honor of the Goddess. Apart from this, Chhote Dongar of Bastar, Barsur, Mahishmardini in Dantewada, Bade Dongar, Danteshwari Temple Barsur, Matagudi Bhairamgarh, four-armed Parvati, Gauri in Samalur, Deorli Temple's Ashtabhuji Durga, Lakshmi, Saraswati, Bhairavi, Varahi, Chamunda of Shiva temple, Shiva in Samalur, Mahishmardini in Odagaon, Parvati, Katya in Mandpal Jagdalpur Various idols of Nee, Ambika, Indrani etc. have been found which are full of beauty.