Question

the salient feature of the Rig-Veda religion was the worship of ________-
A)Nature
B)Pasupathi
C)Trimurti
D)Mother Goddess

Answer 1

Hint: The historical Vedic religion constituted the religious ideas and practices among some of the Indo-Aryan peoples of northwest India and the western Ganges plain of ancient India These ideas and practices are found in the Vedic texts.

Complete answer: The Vedic religion includes sacrifices and specific rituals such as the soma rituals; fire rituals; involving oblations Ashvamedha (horse sacrifice); Burial and cremation ceremonies have been observed since the Rigvedic period. Deities recognized in the Vedic religion include Indra, Agni and Varuna. Important ethical concepts are Satya and ṛta. Nowadays Vedic religion is followed by the Arya samaj group. At present, Arya Samaj is the most important group of people who follow the Vedic religion.
The religion of the Rig-Veda is popular. It began with the cult of nature in its most imposing and sublime aspects. The sky was, of course, the most important object of worship, and as the sky assumes different aspects, a number of different names were given and the design of different divinities was formed. Hinduism has traditionally been an environment-friendly philosophy. Nature, or the Earth, was never regarded as a hostile element to be defeated or dominated. Actually, a man does not have the right to exploit nature. The best way to live a life is to recognize harmony that prevails divinely in all elements including plants and animals. Great importance and respect have always been given to nature by rishis in the past.

Note: No faith attaches as much importance to environmental ethics as Hinduism. The earliest ideas for preserving environmental and ecological balance are contained in the Mahabharata, Ramayana and Vedas.