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| Svayam Vyakta sthala | The deities of Svayam-vyakta have become their form by self-manifesting. |
| Deva sthala | Images of the deity set up by divine personalities such as Lord Brahma, Indra, etc. |
| Arsha or Sidha sthala | Deities set up by great sages are referred to as Arsha-sthala |
| Pauranika sthala | Images installed in ancient times are known as Pauranika-sthala |
| Manusha sthala | The god images installed by the devotees are known as Manusha-sthala. |
