Lord Indra

 Lord Indra

Konark Temple, 13th Century AD

          The most important god for the Vedic people, Lord Indra is the God of rain. He holds a "vraj", a thunderbolt, in one hand, and a batton in the other hand. He rides the seven tusked white elephant, Aaravat. Lord Indra is the most powerful diety in the Vedas.  Since the Aryans were agriculturist, they were dependent on the rains. Like them even we wait eagerly for Lord Indra to arrive. 

          The Konark sculpture can be recognised easily with their upturned smile, their hair buns, and elaborate jewelry.  Here while Lord Indra rides on the elephant,  he is accompanied by his entourage of Apsaras and Gandharvas,  the celestial dancers and musicians respectively.  Mansoon is the season for dancing and singing as mother Nature rejuvenates herself.