Indra

king of the gods, wielder of the thunderbolt

TraditionVedic

The eldest power on the storm's throne, first among the strong.

Indra is the most celebrated deity of the Rigveda, the thunder-armed king of the gods who slew the serpent Vritra and released the waters. He is the model of sovereign strength, courage, and hard-won victory. His mansion carries the weight and the burden of seniority and rule.

Presides over Jyeshtha .

Indra also presides jointly with Agni over Vishakha; that pairing has its own entry.