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Vedic Deities : An Introduction

In Vedic thought, all forms of manifestation
are considered as divinity. Any kind of
creation and dissolution is seen as a play of
the divine being, we know as God. God is
omnipotent, but can be seen only with the
inner eye. We worship him in the form of an
idol, in the form of some natural phenomena
like the sun or the rain, in the form of the
household basil plant and even in the form
of a shapeless rock to whom we assign a
divine identity! Thus, over the times, an
entire pantheon, representing millions and
millions of gods from various aspects of life
has gradually evolved.
There are beautiful stories about each of the
gods, stories which include natural as well
as unnatural events, stories which describe
how they lived like divine beings as well as
mortals, had their share of joys and
sorrows, enmity and friendship, disasters
and achievements. These pulsating tales not
only fascinate us but also add depth to our
spiritual inclinations. They affect us in myriad ways - in our thoughts, actions, and goals.
They are a source of joy, the guiding principle, the emotional anchor and also, the restraining
hand. They are the all knowing, all pervasive, divine influence present in each one of us.
Their importance in Vedic Astrology increases manifold because many of these gods and
goddesses are the ruling deities of the Rashis or Zodiac signs in our horoscope. So an
awareness of their qualities and characteristics will provide valuable insight in understanding
the nature and behavior of the persons who fall under their influence.
These are the Vedic deities:
Aditi
Agastya
Agni
Ahi
Ahirbudhanya
Ajaikapada
Amrita
Anala
Ananta
Antaka
Apampati

Aparajita
Ardra
Aruna
Aryamana
Ashwini Kumara
Atisheetala
Bagalamukhi
Bala
Bhadra
Bhaga
Bhairavi
Bhavani
Bhima
Bhraman
Bhrashta
Bhuvaneshwari
Brahma
Buddha
Chandra
Chandramukhi
Chandrarekha
Chinnasi
Chuchchuka
Dadhi
Danda yudha
Dasra
Davagni
Daya
Deva
Dhata
Dhumavati
Dranshtakarala
Durvasa
Gandharva
Ganesha
Garala
Gauri
Ghora
Ghritha
Govinda
Gulik
Heramba
Ikshu rasa
Indra
Indu
Isa
Ishan
Jaya
Jiva
Jvalamukhi
Kaala

Kaalapavak
Kali
Kalinasha
Kamalakar
Kantaka
Kinnara
Komala
Krishna
Krura
Kshaara
Ksheera
Kshiteesha
Kubera
Kulaghna
Kumara
Kurma
Lakshmi
Lalita
Madan
Madhu
Maheshwara
Mangala
Manushya
Marichi
Marut
Marutwan
Matangi
Maya
Medha
Meena
Mitra
Mridu
Mrityu
Narada
Narasimha
Nirmala
Parshudhara
Parshurama
Payodhi
Pingala
Pishachini
Pitar
Pratyangira
Praveena
Purishaka
Purnachandra
Pusha
Rakshasa
Rama
Raudri
Ravi

Sanaka
Sananda
Sanat Kumara
Sanatana
Sarpa
Sati
Saumya
Shachi
Shakragni
Sheetala
Shiva
Shuddha Jala
Sita
Skanda
Sudha
Sumukhi
Surya
Sveta
Tara
Tripura
Tvashta
Utpaata
Vahni
Vaishnavi
Vamana
Vanshakshaya
Varada
Varaha
Varahi
Varuna
Vasava
Vasu
Vayu
Vijaya
Vimala
Vishadagdha
Vishnu
Vishwadeva
Vishwakarma
Vrishadhwaja
Yaksha
Yama