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Question
Which gods and goddesses were worshiped by the Aryans during the Early Vedic Period?
Solution
During the Early Vedic period, the Aryans worshipped nature and its forces like the sun, earth, sky, wind, rain and fire. Most important gods were Indra (Rain-god, god of storm and war), Varun (water-god), Agni (fire god), Surya (Sun-god). Early Aryans performed yajnas and offered prayers and chanted hymns.
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