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Parjanya (Sanskrit: पर्जन्य, IAST: parjánya) according to the Vedas is a deity of rain, thunder, lightning, and the one who fertilizes the earth. [1] [2] It is another epithet of Indra , the Vedic deity of the sky and heaven.
Parjanya is a deity of rain, thunder, lightning and he also fertilizes the earth. He is controlled by Lord Indra, and discharges his duties along with him, since Lord Indra is also considered as the rain god.
Though Vedic literature treats Parjanya as the God of rain and thunder, overshadowed by Rudra and Indra, there is an epithet that suggests that he may have held a high position – devaraja, the king of gods. But as a concept, Parjanya is a nourisher and bestower of prosperity, happiness and peace.
Parjanya is the Hindu God who gives rainfall thereby leading to abundant food and other crops for people to consume. Parjanya dominates thunderstorms and monsoons. There are several hymns in the Rig Veda that celebrates the valour of Parjanya. Parjanya is recognized with Indra, the "Bull" of the Rig Veda.
Aug 8, 2016 · Parjanya is the Hindu God who gives rainfall thereby leading to abundant food and other crops for people to consume. Parjanya dominates thunderstorms and monsoons. There are several hymns in the Rig Veda that celebrates the valour of Parjanya. Parjanya is recognized with Indra, the “Bull” of the Rig Veda.
The name of Sri Krishna’s paternal grandfather is Parjanya [1] because he showers torrents of auspicious nectar. His bodily complexion resembles molten gold and both his hair and clothing are of white colour. Grandfather Sri Parjanya is the object of veneration to all in Vraja.
Indra or Parjanya is the Hindu god of of lightning, thunder, rains and river flows, and king of the gods and Heaven. He lives in Swargaloka (Hindu upperworld), the husband of Sachi. He is brother to Surya and the son of Aditi.
God of Rain and part-time Saptarishi. The son of Dyaus, he is a God with a water cart. When it buckets down with rain, he is the one with all the buckets. All the gear is in his cart, from water bags to watering cans.
Parjanya (Sanskrit: पार्जन्य, IAST: Pārjánya) also known as Parjanya Maharaja or Parjanya is one of the son of Yadava king Devamida and the brother of Shurasena. He was also paternal grandfather of Krishna and father of the Nanda.
The god (deva) of rain i.e. Indra. Two hymns of the Rigveda, 5.83 and 7.101, are dedicated to Parjanya. In Vedic SanskritParjanya means " rain " or "raincloud". Prayers dedicated to Parjanya, to invoke the blessings of rains are mentioned in the Atharvaveda. [2]
