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Devata (Samskrit: देवता) or [[Deva (देवः)]] refers to a supernatural entity having the capability to grant desired boons to other beings, such as humans. They are all-powerful superior beings who are invoked and praised with stutis. The concept of Devas has been present since the earliest times. However, since the earliest texts, namely Rigveda to the Upanishads, Puranas and Itihasas, their characteristics, importance and legends have undergone various changes.

Devata (Samskrit: देवता) or [[Deva (देवः)]] refers to a supernatural entity having the capability to grant desired boons to other beings, such as humans. They are all-powerful superior beings who are invoked and praised with stutis. The concept of [[Deva (देवः)|Devas]] has been present since the earliest times. However, since the earliest texts, namely [[Rigveda (ऋग्वेदः)|Rigveda]] to the [[Upanishads (उपनिषदः)|Upanishads]], [[Puranas (पुराणानि)|Puranas]] and Itihasas, their characteristics, importance and legends have undergone various changes.

In the present context, we discuss the features and nature of deities  with reference to Rigveda.  

In the present context, we discuss the features and nature of deities  with reference to Rigveda.