Indra, King of the Gods - Hindu Deity Riding Airavata the Celestial Elephant #271849 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white line illustration portrays Indra, the supreme deity of the early Vedic pantheon, seated majestically on Airavata-the white, multi-tusked celestial elephant born from the churning of the ocean. He holds the vajra (thunderbolt), a symbolic weapon representing irresistible force and spiritual power, along with other ritual implements such as a lotus and conch. His ornate crown, armor, and flowing garments reflect his royal status and divine authority over rain, storms, and warfare.

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