Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c7.988

c7.988

Indrāṇī, Śacī and Pulomajā are the names of Indra’s wife. Indra’s son, Jayanta is also known by the name of Pākaśāsani. Indra’s city is Amarāvatī; his chariot “Vimāna”, his charioteer Mātali, and his garden Nandavana. “Vaijayanta” is the name of his mansion. Indra’s weapon has several other names, such as, Hrādinī, Kulīśa, Bhidura, Pavi, Śatakoṭi, Svaru, Śāmba, Dambholi, Aśani etc. Indra’s assembly is called “Sudharmā”. Indra’s bow is the rainbow, his sword is Parañjaya and his residence is Heaven. The trees in Heaven are, Mandāra, Pārijāta, Santāna, Kalpavṛkṣa and Haricandana. The festival celebrated in honour of Indra is called “Śakradhvajotthāna” or “Indrotsava”.