GK
INDIAN CULTURE
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Question
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The Rigveda contains-
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Hymns in honour of the Gods
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Rituals to be adopted by people
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History of the Vedic period
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Yognas to be performed
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Rigveda is the oldest Veda. The hymns were written in praise of various gods and also were intended to be used for invoking the deities and seeking their support. Samaveda is the Veda of chants. It was a guide for the priests who used to sing the hymns while performing the yajnas.
Detailed explanation-2: -The major gods praised in the hymns of the Rigveda were: Indra, Agni, Soma. Indra is the most invoked god in the Rig veda. Indra was the god of wind and thunder. Soma was a drink that the devtas consumed and soma was the moon god. Agni was the god of fire.
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