Ekvira is the village deity or the gramadaivata of Nandgaon.
In addition, they also worship a number of village deities.
It is used on ceremonial occasions, such as the processions of village deities.
Apart from these temples there is a village deity named Kosapattaman.
They usually worship all Gods and Goddesses along with their village deities.
Historically, the village deities are served by female priestesses.
Selliyamman is the village deity, who showers her love and protection on the people.
The practice of villagers coming to the town carrying their village deities has been attracting tourists in large numbers.
They also worship various village deities, which vary according to the place of residence.
This is a temple for the "gramdevata" or the village deity of Betki.
