GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Vedic deity Indra was the Goddess of
A
rain and thunder
B
eternity
C
wind
D
fire
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Parjanya (Sanskrit: parjánya) according to the Vedas is a deity of rain, thunder, lightning, and the one who fertilizes the earth. It is another epithet of Indra, the Vedic deity of the sky and heaven.

Detailed explanation-3: -Indra consumed Soma to attain power and a great duel followed between Indra and Vrita. Indra won the battle and tore open the demon’s stomach, so all Earth’s water fell back on Earth. A phase came in Lord Indra’s life when he decided to give up wealth and honour in order to become a hermit and attain wisdom.

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