Nalanda
Scripture
Oldest of the Vedas
10 Mandalas · 1027 Suktas

Rigveda

ऋग्वेद

The hymns of the sacred fire

The oldest of the four Vedas — hymns to Agni, Indra, Varuna, the Ashvins and the Vishvedevas, arranged across ten mandalas. Devanagari with Vedic accents.

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About this Veda

An ancient collection of hymns invoking Agni, Indra, Varuna, the Ashvins, and the Vishvedevas through the language of revelation.

The Rigveda carries the oldest layer of Vedic thought and remains foundational to Hindu ritual, philosophy, and devotional memory. Its hymns speak in a highly poetic register that rewards close reading and repeated listening.

Mandalas

10

the great divisions of the corpus

Suktas

1027

hymns gathered across the Veda

Verses

10267

mantras preserved in tradition

Reading features

Everything you need to sit with the verse.

Original Sanskrit

The ancient hymns remain in Devanagari with Vedic accents and careful presentation.

Transliteration

Romanized pronunciation helps you follow the recitation with ease.

Clear context

Each sukta is grouped by mandala so the lineage of the hymns remains visible.

A calm reading flow

Read one sukta at a time with a distraction-free experience built for reflection.

Mandalas of the Rigveda

Explore the hymns across each mandala.