Theravada Buddhism does not recognize any gods in the way that theistic religions do. Instead, it emphasizes personal spiritual development and the pursuit of enlightenment. While there are celestial beings and higher realms in Buddhist cosmology, these beings are not viewed as supreme gods who create or control the universe. Instead, they are seen as part of the cycle of existence (samsara), and even they are subject to the laws of karma and impermanence.
In Theravada Buddhist practice, the focus is primarily on the teachings of the Buddha, the Four Noble Truths, and the Eightfold Path, which guide individuals towards achieving Nirvana. Devotion in Theravada often includes respect to the Buddha and bodhisattvas, but it doesn’t involve worship in the typical sense that one might find in religions centered around a god or gods.