Indra

American  

[in-druh] / ˈɪn drə /

noun

1. Hinduism. the chief of the Vedic gods, the god of rain and thunder.

2. a male given name.

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Indra British  

/ ˈɪndrə /

noun

1. Hinduism the most celebrated god of the Rig-Veda, governing the weather and dispensing rain

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Example Sentences

"Our findings provide the first cellular explanation for microcephaly in people with the rare Baraitser-Winter syndrome," says Indra Niehaus, first author of the study and research associate at Hannover Medical School.

From Science Daily

A number of texts recount the child’s miraculous birth, detailing how the baby was received by the gods Indra and Brahma, and took seven steps soon after he was born.

From Seattle Times

The first staged performances of “Indra’s Net,” an evening-length work about interconnectedness and interdependence, were delayed by the pandemic.

From New York Times

For example, “The Unknown Island” and “The God With Four Arms” relate unfortunate encounters with, respectively, Medusa and the Indian deity Indra.

From Washington Post

“Indra’s Net,” which will feature 18 artists from galleries from Asia to Latin America, is a chance for smaller galleries to get a bit of the spotlight at a major art fair.

From New York Times