Indra

/ˈɪndrə/ noun

Definition

In Hindu mythology, the king of the gods and the god of thunder, rain, and storm.

Etymology

From Sanskrit 'Indra,' an ancient Indo-European deity whose name may derive from Indo-European roots meaning 'strong' or 'powerful,' central to Vedic religion and texts.

Kelly Says

Indra is one of the oldest gods in human religion, worshipped over 3,500 years ago, but he's been replaced in modern Hinduism by Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva—showing how even divine hierarchies change over time.

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