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.

Ancient Indian Religion

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: The religion of early Vedic Aryans was primarily of:

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.

Exam Year

2012

Evidence Source

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ID: ART_MIS_2012_16 Ref: Our Pasts - I