Indra
King of the Vedic gods, wielder of the thunderbolt vajra, who slew the dragon Vritra and released the waters.
Core Themes
- The dragon-slaying that frees rivers and rain — the central act of the Rigveda.
- Warrior king of Svarga, drinker of soma, patron of chiefs and their raiding bands.
Related Concepts & Sources
Indian (culture),
Rigveda (source),
Cosmic Battles (theme)
Wikidata Authority Record
- Canonical Label
- Indra
- Verified Description
- Vedic god of rain, weather, storms, and thunder in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Eastern religions
Identified as: Vedic god of rain, weather, storms, and thunder in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Eastern religions. Source: Wikidata Q128335.
Classified As