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'''Indra''' (Samskrit: इन्द्रः) is the adhipati (leader) of the Devas and rules Svargaloka, also called as Amaravati. He is the deva of rain and thunderstorms. Indra is the most important deity worshiped in the Rig veda mantras, and innumerable, anecdotes, legends and events are connected with Him, through different yugas or ages.  Indra is also described as a position, which may be achieved by anyone who performs one hundred aswamedha yagnas.   

'''Indra''' (Samskrit: इन्द्रः) is the adhipati (leader) of the Devas and rules Svargaloka, also called as Amaravati. He is the deva of rain and thunderstorms. Indra is the most important deity worshiped in the Rig veda mantras, and innumerable, anecdotes, legends and events are connected with Him, through different yugas or ages.  Indra is also described as a position, which may be achieved by one who performs one hundred aswamedha yagnas.   

== परिचय || Introduction ==

== परिचय || Introduction ==

He wields a lightning thunderbolt known as ''vajra'' and rides on a white elephant known as Airavata. His horse's name is Uchchaihshravas|Uchchaihshrava.  His home is situated on Mount Meru in the heavens. He is celebrated as a demiurge who pushes up the sky, releases Ushas (dawn) from the Vala (Vedic)|Vala cave, and slays Vritra|Vṛtra; both latter actions are central to the Soma sacrifice.

Indra, is the most celebrated deity and worshiped since ages in Sanatana Dharma. He is highly revered for his power as a slayer of rakshasas and asuras and protector of rishis and dharma as seen in the Rig Veda. Indra is also famous for his hasty actions and decisions, seeking refuge with either Brahma, Vishnu, or Mahadeva for

 

wields a lightning thunderbolt known as ''vajra'' and rides on a white elephant known as Airavata. His horse's name is Uchchaihshravas|Uchchaihshrava.  His home is situated on Mount Meru in the heavens. He is celebrated as a demiurge who pushes up the sky, releases Ushas (dawn) from the Vala (Vedic)|Vala cave, and slays Vritra|Vṛtra; both latter actions are central to the Soma sacrifice.

== व्युत्पत्तिः || Etymology ==

== व्युत्पत्तिः || Etymology ==