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Indra Religion Presentation
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Hindu God Indra
by Pryce Newland
Who is Lord Indra?
Who?
- King of the devas and of Svarga (heaven)
- God of war, weather, and ruler over all waters
Indra Jatra
Holidays
- Holiday celebrated in Nepal in honour of the god Indra
- 8 day long celebration usually held in September
Indra Jatra
- Starts with the erection of a wooden pole (pine) at city square
- Contains chariot processions, masked dancers, reigous enactments, lights, and colour
Rituals
Pictures
Festival
Symbols
- Wields the Lightning Thunderbolt named Vajra
- Often depicted riding on the celestial white elephant Airvata
- Frequently seen holding sword
Vajra
- Represents firmness of spirit and power
Symbols
Other Symbols
- Sometimes holds a bow, a net, a noose, a hook, or a conch.
Indra
Appearance
Indra vs. Vritra
- Vritra was an asura who drank all of the world's water and kept the earth in a drought. However, when Indra defeated the demon, water fell from the skies crowning Indra as a hero and the god of all waters.
Myths
Battle
Indra vs. Vritra
Sources
Sources
- https://www.hindutsav.com/lord-indra/
- https://www.britannica.com/topic/Indra