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Which gods and goddesses were worshiped by the Aryans during the Early Vedic Period?
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Solution
During the Early Vedic period, the Aryans worshipped nature and its forces like the sun, earth, sky, wind, rain and fire. Most important gods were Indra (Rain-god, god of storm and war), Varun (water-god), Agni (fire god), Surya (Sun-god). Early Aryans performed yajnas and offered prayers and chanted hymns.
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