Vedic mythology

Parchment-style artwork of Indra with vajra and storm clouds, Vedic myth scene.

Indra: Vedic God of Storms and Cosmic Order (Hindu Mythology)

November 22, 2025

Indra stands as one of the most powerful deities of the early Vedic pantheon, a storm-bringer, warrior-king, and protector of cosmic order, known as ṛta. He is celebrated as the wielder of the vajra, the thunderbolt forged for him by the divine craftsman Tvaṣṭṛ. Indra’s presence is marked by roaring thunderclouds, lightning-split skies, and the life-giving rains that fall upon

Parchment-style artwork of Vishwakarma crafting a celestial palace with divine tools, Vedic India scene.

Asian Gods and Deities·Gods & Deities

Vishwakarma: The Divine Architect of the Gods (Vedic India)

Vishwakarma is the divine architect and master craftsman of the Vedic pantheon. He governs architecture, craftsmanship, engineering, and sacred technology, creating not only the palaces of gods but also their weapons, chariots, and tools of power. Considered the celestial engineer, he embodies precision, creativity, and the sacred knowledge that bridges