Question

Vedic deity Indra was the god of_______.
A. Wind
B. Eternity
C. Rain and Thunder
D.Fire

Answer 1

Hint: The mythological aspects of historical Vedic literature and religion is called Vedic mythology. The central points of these myths revolve around God Indra.

Complete step by step answer: The God of rain and thunder is called Indra. He was known as the protector of cows and priests in the Vedic religion. Indra is worshipped at par with Brahma and Rudra. It is said that Indra commanded skies and brought thunder and rain at will. Farmers pray to God Indra for rain during severe droughts so that it could save their crops.
Indra was the father of Arjun in Mahabharata. Arjun was a great archer because of his lineage. Indra has four hands. In one hand he holds the conch , in other hand he holds the thunderbolt, in the other is the bow, arrow and hook and a net in the last hand. However in pictures he is depicted with two hands.
The chief deities of the Vedic are Indra, Vayu, Surya, Agni and Varuna. Indra is known to have killed the demon called Vritra whom no other God could kill using a lightning bolt.
Option ‘C’ is the right answer.

Note: In the Rig Veda, the maximum number of hymns are connected with Indra. He was a great warrior too. The Vayu devta is a friend and servant of Indra and Vasus is his advisor. Indra sits on a white elephant and carries a weapon called the Vajrayudha. Indra has always fought to keep his position as a leader.