Agni Devta ( God of Fire )
10th Century AD,Kota Museum
Notice the flames coming out of His head and the Ram at his feet. These are the two attributes of god of fire. Initially Agni was a very important Vedic god. But subsequently he was identified with Surya, the Sun god and merged with Lord Vishnu. Like Lord Brahma and Brahaspati, Agni also sports a beard. But due to the bad condition of this sculpture, it is not very visible.
Agni is not only a natural element, but it is also a symbolic force which is suppose to burn our bad habits, bad thoughts and ego. Thus, He is a liberator.
Agni is not only a natural element, but it is also a symbolic force which is suppose to burn our bad habits, bad thoughts and ego. Thus, He is a liberator.
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