Is worshipping gods necessary for spiritual growth, or can we achieve spiritual growth through meditation alone?

Is worshipping gods necessary for spiritual growth, or can we achieve spiritual growth through meditation alone? As a Sanatani (Hindu), my answer is no, worshipping gods is not necessary for spiritual growth. We can achieve spiritual growth through meditation alone. However, worshipping gods can be profoundly useful on the Bhakti Marga or devotional path of spiritual growth. It depends on which path one is following