Indra
इन्द्रइंद्र
Name of the Vedic god of sky, storms and rain; a traditional gloss reads it as "possessing raindrops".
Meaning and origin
Indra is the king of the gods in the Vedas, ruler of storms, thunder and rain, shown wielding the thunderbolt weapon vajra and riding the white elephant Airavata.
How to pronounce Indra
| Hindi | IN-druh /ɪndrə/ |
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