Indra, the thunder-wielding warrior, was the king of gods; Agni, the fire deity, carried prayers to the heavens; and Varuna ...

These new gods seem nothing like the gods described in Vedic verses. There was no Indra fighting Vritra, no escape of cows from Vala’s cave, no kindling of Agni, no rescue by Ashvins.

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 ...