Mandala 8 - Kanva and Angiras Families

Mandala 8 contains 109 hymns (103 attributed by Kanva and 6 by others) attributed to the Kanva and Angiras families of seers. The hymns are primarily dedicated to Indra, Agni, the Ashvins, and the Maruts. This Mandala is distinctive for its metrical variety and the prominent role of the Indra hymns, which celebrate the god's heroic deeds and his role in establishing cosmic order.