The Maruts, also called Rudras, are powerful and noisy storm gods of the Rig Veda. They often appear in groups, riding chariots drawn by swift horses, surrounded by wind, thunder, and lightning. They are a young, impetuous, noisy, and feared warrior troop, often described as bright, golden, and radiant. Their energy is raw, wild, and free.
The Maruts are the companions of Indra, king of the gods and master of lightning. Together, they confront the demons of chaos, such as Vritra, the serpent who held back the waters. In these cosmic battles, the Maruts help Indra free the rivers and bring rain, essential for life and crops.
Sometimes they are called sons of Rudra , which reinforces their connection with fire, storm, and the destructive force of nature. They are not only violent: they are also those who purify, who sweep away obstacles, and who open the way, in both the spiritual and the material sense.
Their presence is always noisy, singing, blowing, roaring. They love music, drums, and songs. They bring rain, wind, and freshness. But they can also sweep everything away in their path. They are the forces of nature in motion.
The Vedic poets pay homage to them in numerous hymns. They ask for their protection, their strength, their support in battle. For the Maruts are powerful allies, but they must be respected. Their fury is never far away, and their loyalty is to those who honor them.
Le Rig Veda 
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