Agni

Agni, the Fire God

Agni is the Vedic fire god of Hinduism. According to the Vedas, Agni is considered as the mouth of the deities, and the medium that conveys offerings to them in the Yajnas. According to Bhavishya Purana, the Agnivanshi Rajputs (Paramaras, Chahamanas, Pratiharas, and Solankis) are the descendants of the fire god Agni.

Agni Media

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  Agni (fire) is a part of major rites-of-passage rituals such as weddings and cremation in Indian religions.

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  A pre-3rd century CE, Kushan Empire era red-stone Agni statue. Art of Mathura.

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  Saptapadi, a Hindu wedding ritual, around Agni in progress

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  Agni is a part of the ritual grammar in many Hindu festivals. Above Holika for Holi, includes Agni.

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  Agni in the southeast corner of the 11th-century CE Rajarani Temple in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha. His ram mount is below him.

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  Agni seated on his ram, 14th century CE – 15th century CE statue from Indonesia

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  Agni with his companion Kartikeya, 1st-century CE.

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  The Buddhist Fire God "Katen" (火天) in Japanese art. Dated 1127 CE, Kyoto National Museum.