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    Indra (/ ˈ ɪ n d r ə /; Sanskrit: इन्द्र) is the king of the devas [4] and Svarga in Hinduism. He is associated with the sky, lightning, weather, thunder, storms, rains, river flows, and war. [5] [6] [7] [8] Indra is the most referred deity in the Rigveda. [9]

  2. Indra is the leader of the Devas or demigods and the god of war, the god of thunder and storms. His weapon is Vajra, the lighting bolt or thunder. His vehicle or Vahana is Airavat, the white elephant. The most important story associated with Indra is that of him defeating Demon Vritra.

  3. Indra, in Hindu mythology, the king of the gods. He is one of the main gods of the Rigveda and is the Indo-European cousin of the German Wotan, Norse Odin, Greek Zeus, and Roman Jupiter. In early religious texts, Indra plays a variety of roles.

  4. Aug 8, 2013 · The anthropomorphic god Indra was the most important god in the Vedic religion and he later became a major figure in Hinduism and an important deity in Buddhism, Cham and Chinese tradition. For the Aryas he was their national god and he was regarded as the protector of the military aristocracy and the Kshatriyas warriors.

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  5. Lord Indra appears as the king of gods and heaven in Hindu Puranas and is vilified most of the time. But he is the chief god in Rig Veda and is depicted as greater than other Hindu gods. He is the god of thunder, lightning, and rain. In the Puranas, the word Indra is used as a person as well as designation.

  6. Indra, the Indian god of rain in Hindu mythology, holds a significant role in Vedic texts, showcasing his power and leadership. He is associated with heroic figures like Arjuna and is known for his battles against demons, particularly his triumph over Vritra.

  7. Lord Indra is the King of Svarga (Heaven) and the leader of the Devas. He is the God of thunder, lightning, storms, rains, and river flows. Indra is known as the defender of Gods, the one who protects humanity against all the evil forces.