Deva (Hinduism) - Nature and Hinduism

Nature and Hinduism

Hindus call these deities "twinkling, unsleeping, eternal orbs of light". It means worship of devas are a worship of the skies and principle forces of life. Primary Devas include Varuna (Jupiter), Mithras (Venus) and Savitri (moon).

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