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Question
Name the gods worshiped by the Rig Vedic Aryans. How did they worship their gods?
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Solution
Aryans worshiped the different forces of nature as gods and goddesses. They worshiped Indra, Agni, Surya, Varuna, Vayu, Soma, Prithvi, Usha, and Yama. The Aryans did build temples for worship. They worshipped in open air by recited prayers in praise of these gods and making offerings (grain, ghee, and milk) to them. The entire family took part in yagnas and other religious ceremonies.
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