As priests worshiped Shiva through the statue, the diamond eventually acquired its name from its long-term proximity to Nashik.

The priests of the numerous gods worshiped before the conversion were one of the most powerful class in the early medieval society.

Moreover, the god the priests worshiped was one without joy.

In earlier days priests worshiped 'Bhadrakali'.

Instead, king and priest alike worshipped fairly constantly at the shrine of Four Hundred Rabbits, and a hazy indifference settled over the city and the entire valley.

"And the priests dutifully worshiped this animal, which seemed strangely acclimated to temple life, as if its rightful place had always been among the gods."

The priest got into meditation and worshipped the Goddess.

Their priests worshipped their Truth in peace.

Not every priest, however, worships at the temple of easy trading.

The priest worships a betelnut, Ganpati, and a metal water-pot -Varuna- of which the mouth is covered with betel leaves and a coconut.