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parjanya

/pɑːrˈdʒʌnjə/

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noun

/pɑːrˈdʒʌnjə/formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к индуистскому божеству, связанному с дождём, иногда отождествляемому с богом Индрой.

A proper noun referring to a Hindu deity associated with rain, sometimes identified with the god Indra.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Hindu deity of rainC2formal

    A Hindu god associated with rain, thunder, and the nourishing power of storms; sometimes identified with the god Indra.

    ruИндуистское божество дождя

    • In the Rigveda, Parjanya is invoked to bring life-giving rains.
    • The ancient hymns praise Parjanya for his thunderous voice.
    • Parjanya is often depicted as a bull, symbolizing fertility and strength.

    Synonymsindra