Who was the most important deity in the Early Vedic period?

Indra, the God of rain and thunder (also the Purandara or destroyer of forts), to whom the largest number of hymns are dedicated.

Religion of Early Vedic Aryans | UPSC Prelims (2012 PYQ)

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The religion of early Vedic Aryans was primarily of:

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The religion of early Vedic Aryans was primarily the worship of nature and the performance of Yajnas (sacrifices). They did not practice image worship or Bhakti.