Rigveda, (Sanskrit: “The Knowledge of Verses”) also spelled Ṛgveda, the oldest of the sacred books of Hinduism, composed in an ancient form of Sanskrit about 1500 bce, in what is now the Punjab region of India and Pakistan.

Why was the Rigveda written?

The Veda is composed of ten Mandalas each of which serves significant purposes. The primary purpose is seen as hymns in the praise of the Hindu deities. There is a documentation of the stories of different Hindu gods and goddesses including Surya, Indra, Rudra, Vayu, Agni, Vishnu, and other Hindu deities.

When was the Rig Veda written how many years ago?

The Rig Veda was composed around 3,500 years ago and comprises 1,028 hymns, called 'Suktas' which means well-said in English. Add your answer and earn points. The oldest Veda is the Rigveda, composed about 3500 years ago.