Vayu
Hindu god of the air
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Vayu
Summary
Vayu is a Hindu deity[1]. He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]
Key Facts
- Vayu's father was Kashyapa[3].
- Vayu's mother was Aditi[4].
- A child of Vayu was Hanuman[5].
- A child of Vayu was Bhīma[6].
- Vayu is recorded as male[7].
- Vayu's instance of is recorded as Hindu deity[8].
- Vayu's instance of is recorded as god[9].
- Vayu's Commons category is recorded as Vayu[10].
- Vayu's worshipped by is recorded as Hinduism[11].
- Vayu's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[12].
- Vayu's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'sa', 'text': 'वायु'}[13].
- Vayu's sibling is recorded as Ādityas[14].
Body
Origins and Family
Vayu's father was Kashyapa[3]. His mother was Aditi[4].
Personal Life
Children include Hanuman[5], a Hindu deity[15] and Bhīma[6], a legendary figure[16].
Why It Matters
Vayu has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[17]