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Varuna, the Water Deity Quiz
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6 mins
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Rains have arrived, though delayed and weak so far. In Vedic Literature, Indra brought rain and Varuna was the deity of water. Indra is a familiar deity now, but Varuna has almost vanished from. Varuna’s attributes continue from Vedas and into later philosophies. In this quiz, let us explore the Great Deity Varuna. Our source is Dr Usha Choudhari’s comprehensive PhD thesis at Delhi University, published as ‘Indra & Varuna in Indian Mythology.’