Atmospheric deity: 1 definition
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Atmospheric deity means something in the history of ancient India. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Source: academia.edu: Elements of Newar Buddhist ArtAtmospheric Deities in early Buddhist texts (such as cloud gods) are often described as Varsavalahaka-Devaputras—“rain clouds, the sons of the gods” (Cf. Anguttara-nikaya-Tika 2.2.37 ). In later Buddhist texts the cloud gods are identified as Nanda and Upananda Devaputras or Nagas, the serpents. The lotus flowers flowing down from the jars held by the gods symbolize the shower.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
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Full-text: Cloud god.
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Karmic Astrology—a Study (by Sunita Anant Chavan)
Part 2.1.4 - Deities of light < [Chapter 2 - Jyotiḥśāstra and the Concept of Karman]
Vedic influence on the Sun-worship in the Puranas (by Goswami Mitali)
Part 1 - Eulogy of the Sun-god in the Purāṇas < [Chapter 4 - Vedic Influence on the Sun-Worship in the Purāṇas]
Part 2 - Purāṇic Sūrya, the Atmospheric Deity < [Chapter 4 - Vedic Influence on the Sun-Worship in the Purāṇas]