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Varuna is a Hindu god. He is one of the earliest deities in the pantheon, whose role underwent a significant transformation from the Vedic to the Puranic periods. In the early Vedic era, Varuna is see
Aditi
…and told her to ask for a boon. Aditi prayed for one ideal son. Accordingly, Indra was born. Later, Aditi gave birth to the twelve adityas, namely Varuna, Parjanya, Mitra, Amsha, Pushan, Dhatri, Aryaman, Surya, Bhaga, Savitr, Vamana, and Viṣṇu. The first mention of Aditi is found in Rigveda, which is…
Sculpture of Varuna at the 11th-century Rajarani Hindu temple.
Varuna with his queen. Statue carved out of basalt, dates back to 8th century CE, discovered in Karnataka. On display at the Prince of Wales museum, Mumbai.
Rama vanquishing the pride of the ocean, Malwa, 17th century. Varuna is depicted arising from the depth of the ocean and begging Rama for forgiveness.
Varuna on a Makara with attendants, gouache on paper, c. 1820