Soma Deity

Ancient Hindu Beverage

Soma is a sacred plant-based beverage in Hinduism, associated with the god of fertility and prosperity, Soma.

• Soma is mentioned in the Rigveda, one of the oldest Hindu scriptures, as a divine drink offered to the gods.
• The word "Soma" is derived from the Sanskrit word "Sūm", meaning "foam" or "nourishment".
• Soma is often depicted as a serpent or a goat, symbolizing its connection to the divine and fertility.
• In Hindu mythology, Soma is said to be the son of the god of the sky, Surya, and is associated with the god Indra.
• Soma is also mentioned in the Atharvaveda, a Hindu scripture that deals with magic and spiritual practices.
• The consumption of Soma is believed to grant the drinker spiritual enlightenment and connection to the divine.