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  1. Indra - Wikipedia

    • Indra is praised as the highest god in 250 hymns of the Rigveda – a Hindu scripture dated to have been composed sometime between 1700 and 1100 BCE. He is co-praised as the supreme in another 50 hymns, thus making him one of the most celebrated Vedic deities. [ 32 ] 展开

    Overview

    Indra is the king of the devas and Svarga in Hinduism. He is associated with the sky, lightning, weather, thunder, storms, rains, river flows, and war.
    Indra is the most referred deity in the Rigveda. … 展开

    Etymology and nomenclature

    The etymological roots of Indra are unclear, and it has been a contested topic among scholars since the 19th-century, one with many proposals. The significant proposals have been:
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  1. The Rigvedic hymns describe Indra as the embodiment of strength and virility, with his mighty weapon, the Vajra (thunderbolt), symbolizing his power to destroy enemies and break through obstacles.
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    Identification: the God Indra is generally identified by three iconographic features: crown, horizontal eye on the forehead and a vajra scepter. The unique crown is broad and fan shaped.
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    His special features are the gem-encrusted crown, the horizontal eye on his forehead, and the thunderbolt resting on a lotus held in his right hand.
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    In ancient Vedic literature, Lord Indra is depicted as a war god, a destructive force that yields a powerful weapon in the form of the vajra.
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    The Indra Dhwaja is a flagstaff symbolizing the might and protection of Indra, the king of the gods in Hindu mythology.
    www.hindu-blog.com/2024/11/indra-dhwaja-flag-of …
  2. Indra in Hinduism: God of Thunder and Rain - Symbol …

    2023年11月6日 · A powerful deity in Vedic literature, Indra is the king of the gods and the most important deity in Vedic Hinduism. Associated with water-related natural events and war, Indra is the most mentioned deity in the Rigveda, and …

  3. Indra in Hinduism: Origin Story & Significance - World …

    2024年10月14日 · Indra, one of the most prominent deities in early Vedic Hinduism, occupies a central role in the mythology of the Rigveda and is depicted as the king of the devas (divine beings or gods).

  4. The Symbolic Meaning of the Hindu God Indra - Master Mind …

  5. God Indra: Significance and symbolism - Wisdom Library

  6. Indra - World History Encyclopedia

    2013年8月8日 · The anthropomorphic god Indra was the most important god in the Vedic religion and he later became a major figure in Hinduism and an important deity in Buddhism, Cham and Chinese tradition. For the Aryas he …

  7. Indra - Encyclopedia.com

  8. Indra | Hindu God of War, Rain & Thunder | Britannica

    Indra, in Hindu mythology, the king of the gods. He is one of the main gods of the Rigveda and is the Indo-European cousin of the German Wotan, Norse Odin, Greek Zeus, and Roman Jupiter. In early religious texts, Indra plays a variety …

  9. Indian Deity: Indra Iconography - Himalayan Art

    Identification: the God Indra is generally identified by three iconographic features: crown, horizontal eye on the forehead and a vajra scepter. The unique crown is broad and fan shaped. The third eye in the middle of the forehead is in a …

  10. Indra - King of the Gods - Dolls of India