Varuna
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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
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
Vasishtha
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Vasishtha is one of the oldest and revered Vedic rishis or sages, and one of the Saptarishis. Vasishtha is credited as the chief author of Mandala 7 of the Rigveda. Vasishtha and his family are mentio
Varuna
…noose, rope loop) and a pitcher in his hands. He is depicted as having multiple wives and children, the most notable of the latter being the sages Vasishtha and Agastya. Varuna is also mentioned in the Tamil grammar work Tolkāppiyam, as Kadalon (Tamil: கடலோன், romanized: Kaṭalōṉ), the god of sea and rain…
An illustration of Vashishta
A Vasishtha statue in granite stone.
King Vishvamitra visits Vasishtha (left)
Vasishta summons Shabala, the cow of abundance, to provide for a feast