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Rigveda

Also known as: Ṛgveda

The Rigveda is the oldest of the four Vedas, a collection of hymns (Suktas) composed in praise of various deities, with a focus on cosmic order, nature, and rituals. It is considered the foundational text of Vedic literature and Hindu philosophy.

The Rigveda is the oldest of the four Vedas, a collection of hymns (Suktas) composed in praise of various deities, with a focus on cosmic order, nature, and rituals. It is considered the foundational text of Vedic literature and Hindu philosophy.

Quick Facts

Composition Period

c. 1500 - 1200 BCE

Language

Vedic Sanskrit

Scope

1028 hymns