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Parjanya

Parjanya

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A god who brings rain in Hindu stories
  • proper noun
  • Literature
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  • In Hindu mythology, Parjanya is revered as the god of rain.

Examples

  • In ancient texts, Parjanya is often invoked to bring rain and fertility to the land.

  • Many temples are dedicated to Parjanya across India.

  • According to the Rigveda, Parjanya controls the clouds and storms.

  • The people offered prayers to Parjanya during prolonged periods of drought.

  • In ancient texts, Parjanya is often invoked to bring rain and fertility to the land.

  • The people offered prayers to Parjanya during prolonged periods of drought.

  • According to the Rigveda, Parjanya controls the clouds and storms.

Synonyms

Indra
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  • Literature
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A chief god in early Hindu stories who brings rain, makes thunder, and fights enemies

is primarily the rain deity and sometimes equated with that chief deity

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Parjanya comes from Sanskrit and means 'rain' or 'thunder', so it was the name of the god who brings storms and life-giving rain. A helpful way to remember Parjanya is to think of him as the bringer of water to the fields, which is why people prayed to him for crops and relief from drought.