The Vedic People personified the natural forces and looked upon them as living beings to which they gave human or animal attributes. The sources reveal that there were neither temples nor idols. The recitation of mantras was the mode of prayer. Here, we are giving the list of Rig Vedic Gods & Goddesses which very useful study material for the students who are preparing for the competitive examinations like UPSC, SSC, State Services, CDS, NDA and Railways.
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List of Rig Vedic Gods & Goddesses
| Name of God | Associated with natural forces |
|---|---|
| Vayu | Wind God |
| Dyaus | Father of Heaven |
| Aditi | Mother of Surya |
| Maruts | Storm Spirits |
| Gandharvas | Divine Musicians |
| Ashavins | Healers of diseases and experts in surgical art |
| Ribhus | Gnomes |
| Apsaras | Mistresses of Gods |
| Rudra | An archer God, whose anger brought disease |
| Usha | Goddess of Dawn |
| Aditi | Mother of Goods |
| Prithvi | Earth Goddess |
| Aryani | Forest Goddess |
| Saraswati | The River Deity |
Although, the early Vedic religion was naturalistic and the evidence of sacrifices for Praja (Children), Pasu (cattle) and Dhana (wealth) and not for spiritual upliftment or against misery.
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