Indra Dev (King of Gods, Rain God) · Devotional Song
इंद्र देव आरती
Indra Dev Aarti
Indra Dev Aarti praises Indra — the king of the gods (Devendra), lord of thunder, lightning, storms, and rain. As the ruler of Svarga (heaven) and the most powerful of the Vedic deities, Indra controls the monsoon and is invoked for timely rain, agricultural prosperity, and the defeat of drought and demonic forces.
Last updated: 23 April 2026 · Traditional Hindu devotional song
Benefits of Indra Dev Aarti
- ·Timely rains and relief from drought
- ·Agricultural prosperity and good harvests
- ·Strength, valor, and victory in challenges
- ·Protection from storms and natural calamities
Best Time to Sing
Before the monsoon season, Indra Puja, and any rain ceremony. Also during droughts and for farmers before sowing.
इंद्र देव आरती — पाठ
॥ इंद्र देव आरती ॥
Chorus / टेक
जय देवराज इंद्र, जय वर्षा-नाथ। वज्र-धारी सुरपति, ले भक्तों का हाथ॥
॥ 1 ॥
ऐरावत पर बैठे, वज्र हाथ में लेकर। वृत्रासुर को मारा, अभय-दान देकर॥ जय देवराज इंद्र, जय वर्षा-नाथ। वज्र-धारी सुरपति, ले भक्तों का हाथ॥
॥ 2 ॥
मेघों को भेजते हो, जल बरसाते। किसान की आँखों में, आशा जगाते॥ जय देवराज इंद्र, जय वर्षा-नाथ। वज्र-धारी सुरपति, ले भक्तों का हाथ॥
॥ 3 ॥
स्वर्ग के राजा देवराज, सुर-गणों के नाथ। कृष्ण ने जिनका अहंकार, लिया था साथ॥ जय देवराज इंद्र, जय वर्षा-नाथ। वज्र-धारी सुरपति, ले भक्तों का हाथ॥
॥ 4 ॥
भक्त जो गावें यह आरती, श्रद्धा से। वर्षा-धन-समृद्धि पाएँ, मेधा से॥ जय देवराज इंद्र, जय वर्षा-नाथ। वज्र-धारी सुरपति, ले भक्तों का हाथ॥
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.Who is Indra Dev and why is he worshipped for rain?
Indra is the king of the gods (Devendra or Sakra) in the Vedic pantheon and one of the most powerful deities in the Rig Veda. He wields the Vajra (thunderbolt), rides the white elephant Airavata, and rules Svarga (heaven). His most famous act is slaying the demon Vritra who had imprisoned the cosmic waters — upon Vritra's defeat, the rains were released. This myth explains why Indra is the god of rain and storms, and why farmers pray to him for monsoon blessings.
Q.What is the story of Krishna defeating Indra's pride?
The Govardhan Puja story in the Bhagavata Purana tells how young Krishna convinced the villagers of Vrindavan to worship Govardhan Hill (a local nature deity) instead of Indra. Angered, Indra sent devastating storms to punish them. Krishna lifted the Govardhan mountain on his little finger to shelter the villagers and cattle for seven days. Humbled, Indra bowed before Krishna and accepted the supreme nature of Vishnu/Krishna. This event is celebrated as Govardhan Puja, the day after Diwali.
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