Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Vedic Gods and Goddesses

Learn their names and how to differentiate them.


Indra
Slaying Vrtra, the demon. Indra is the only deity that has characteristics of a human.

Indra slaying Vrtra


Agni
The fire.
Agni


Varuna
God of law.

Varuna


Mitra
God of friendships and contracts.

Varuna


Surya
The Sun.

Surya


Vayu
The Wind.

Vayu


Soma
Vedic ritual drink. One whole mandala is dedicated to Soma.

Soma


Ushas
Goddess of dawn.

Ushas


Ashvins
Twin brothers, protectors of Ayurveda, usually in a chariot.

Ashvins

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