INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The religion of early Vedic Aryans was primarily of naturalistic polytheism (similar to primitive animism) as they venerated natural forces. They generally worshipped in the open air through yajnas.

Detailed explanation-2: -During the early Vedic period, the Aryans worshiped the different forces of nature like the sun, earth, sky, wind, rain and fire as gods and goddesses. They were Indra, Agni, Surya, Varuna, Vayu, Aditi, Prithvi, Usha and Yama. Early Aryans performed yajnas and offered prayers and chanted hymns.

Detailed explanation-3: -Vedic deities were predominantly Indra, Agni (fire), Soma, Mitra – Varuna, Aryaman, Bhaga & Amsa. They used to worship nature deities such as Surya (Sun), Vayu (Wind) and Prithvi (Earth). Rivers specially Saraswati, were worshipped as the goddess.

Detailed explanation-4: -The religion during this period was simple, and people worshipped the natural forces – the sky, the sun, the moon, the thunder, the wind, the dawn, and the air. To praise their Gods, the Vedic people composed hymns and offered animal sacrifice. The Rig Vedic people worshipped a total of thirty-three Gods and Goddesses.

Detailed explanation-5: -Aryans worshipped gods like Indra, Surya, Soma, Varuna, Mitra and Yama. They worshipped gods through the rituals of yagnas.