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Agni

Agni is a Hindu deity, one of the most important of the Vedic gods. He is a god of fire, and is associated with both the sacrificial fire that accompanies Vedic rituals and the digestive fire that exists within human beings. Agni is often depicted with two faces, symbolizing his dual role as a mediator between humans and gods. In Sanskrit, the term Agni (अग्नि) translates to "fire." In Hebrew, the concept can be loosely associated with the word אֵשׁ (esh), meaning "fire." In other languages, Agni is known as Agni in Bengali, Agni in Marathi, and Agni in Telugu. Agni plays a crucial role in Hindu mythology and is often invoked in Vedic rituals to ensure the successful completion of sacrifices and to convey offerings to the other gods. He is also considered a guardian deity and is often worshipped for protection and prosperity.

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Agni
Hindu fire god
Agni
Agni, also called Agni Deva, is the Hindu god of fire. As the guardian deity of the southeast direction, he is typically found in southeast corners of Hindu temples. In the classical cosmology of Hinduism, fire (Agni) is one of the five inert impermanent elements (Pañcabhūtá) along with sky (Ākāśa), water (Apas), air (Vāyu) and earth (Pṛthvī), the five combining to form the empirically perceived material existence (Prakṛti).
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