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Who is the most prominent god of 'Rig Veda' ?

A

Indra

B

Agni

C

Pashupati

D

Vishnu

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A

The anthropomorphic god Indra was the most important god during the Rig Vedic period. He played the role of a warlord, leading the Aryan soldiers to victory against the demons. About 289 hymns are devoted to him in the Rig Veda, the most for any divinity. He was associated with thunder and storm.
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