Religion
Soliga people follow Hindu practices and their main deities are Madeshwara, Rangaswamy of Biligirirangana Hills (who is considered as brother-in-law of the clan), Karayya, Kyate Devaru and Jadeswamy. Other dieties worshipped by them include Madeshwara, Basaveshwara, Nanjundeshwara etc.
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