इन्द्र
Indra
King of the Gods
Sacred Stories
Divine tales and sacred legends
King of the Devas
Indra earned his position as the king of gods through his valor in battles against the Asuras. Wielding his thunderbolt weapon Vajra, he protected the three worlds from demonic forces and maintained cosmic order.
The Humbling by Krishna
When Indra became arrogant and sent devastating rains upon Vrindavan, young Krishna lifted Mount Govardhan on his little finger for seven days to protect the villagers. This humbled Indra, who then recognized Krishna's divine supremacy.
Slaying of Vritra
Indra's greatest victory was over the serpent demon Vritra who had imprisoned all the waters of the world. Using his thunderbolt Vajra, created by sage Dadhichi's bones, Indra freed the waters and brought prosperity back to earth.
Timeline of Events
Becomes King of Devas
Rose to power through valor against Asuras
Slaying of Vritra
Defeated the serpent demon and freed the waters
Humbled by Krishna
Learned humility when Krishna lifted Govardhan mountain
Sacred Iconography
Understanding the divine symbols and their meanings
Vajra
Thunderbolt weapon made from sage Dadhichi's bones
Indestructible power, lightning force, victory over demons
White Elephant
Divine white elephant as vehicle
Emerged from ocean churning, represents royal power and rain clouds
Thousand Eyes
Eyes covering entire body
All-seeing vigilance, watchfulness over three worlds
Crown
Royal crown of king of gods
Supreme authority over celestial realm
Sacred Temples
Holy places of worship and pilgrimage
Indreshwar Mahadev Temple
Kathmandu, Nepal
Ancient temple dedicated to Indra
Amaravati
Celestial Realm
Indra's heavenly capital
Festivals & Celebrations
Sacred Mantras
Powerful chants to invoke divine blessings
ॐ इन्द्राय नमः
Om Indraaya Namah
"Salutations to Lord Indra"
Benefits: Victory, prosperity, rainfall
इन्द्रं वो विश्वतस्परि हवामहे जनेभ्यः। असदसद्भ्यः करते॥
Indram Vo Vishvataspari Havaamahe Janebhyah, Asadasadbhyah Karate
"We invoke Indra from all sides for the people, for both true and untrue deeds"
Benefits: Protection, strength in battles, divine intervention
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