Indra, the thunder-wielding warrior, was the king of gods; Agni, the fire deity, carried prayers to the heavens; and Varuna ...
The Rigveda enumerates 33 devas or ‘shining ones’, representing primarily the forces of nature. Of these, three were important: Agni or fire, Indra or rain, and Soma, a plant. The popular ...
Indra, the Thunder God, seated on his elephant, Airavata. Indra occupies an important place in the pantheon of Indian gods. A central figure in Hindu mythology, Indra held the position of supreme ...