ORIGIN: Hindu [India]
TYPE: God of winds
KNOWN PERIOD OF WORSHIP: circa 1700 BCE to present.
SYNONYMS: Pavana
ART REFERENCES: sculptures and carvings in metal and stone.
LITERARY SOURCES: The Vedic texts, including Rg Veda
INFORMATION: One of the most important deities of the Vedas. In later Hinduism he evolves into a dikpala or guardian of the northwestern quarter. He is also depicted in some texts as a chariot driver for the god Agni.
COLOR: Dark blue
ATTRIBUTES: Arrow, hook, prayer wheel, staff and water jar.