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Textiles have always been an integral part of human societies. Humans historically covered their bodies with a variety of materials, including animal skins and bark. The materials used for covering bodies have evolved from skin to natural fibres to synthetic man-made fibres. One of the earlier instances of utilising textile by fishermen was through spinning of natural fibres into yarn for knitting finishing nets to catch fish for their survival. Fabrics have played crucial roles in the cultural, economic, and spiritual development of their respective communities. Textiles are symbolic and are used in many religious or pious rituals, religious offerings. These have a spatial function, and are used in different forms in religious places, and are used for draping deities and covering religious scriptures. These have been used to preserve and protect sacred texts in various religious traditions. Additionally, textiles may have symbolic meaning in religious rites and ceremonies. For example, a textile or garment's colour, material, and design might invoke spiritual characteristics or transmit particular meanings. The current review paper discusses the use of diverse textiles in the worship practises of people from various regions and religions. The literature depicting the use of textiles by gods and goddess has also been discussed in the paper.