Rig Veda
APIFree API for Rig Veda verses, gods, poets, and meter details with mandal/sukta references
Overview
The Rig Veda API provides structured access to ancient Indian scripture data, including verses linked to mandal (book) and sukta (hymn) numbers, deity categories, poet information, and verse meter details. It offers RESTful endpoints (e.g., /verses, /gods, /poets, /meters) with JSON responses for easy integration. Use cases include building educational tools for Vedic studies, cultural apps exploring ancient literature, and academic research on Vedic prosody, deities, and poetic traditions.
Example Integration (JavaScript)
fetch('https://aninditabasu.github.io/indica/html/rv.html')
.then(res => res.json())
.then(data => console.log(data))
.catch(err => console.error(err)); Key Features
- RESTful endpoints
- JSON response format
- No authentication required
- Mandal and sukta numbering
- Deity and poet categorization
- Verse meter details
Frequently Asked Questions
? Is Rig Veda API free to use?
Yes, the Rig Veda API is completely free for personal, educational, and non-commercial use.
? Does it require an API Key?
No, the Rig Veda API does not require any authentication or API key to access its endpoints.
? What is the response format?
The API returns data in JSON format, which is widely supported and easy to parse for applications.
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Tool Info
Pros
- ⊕ Completely free to use
- ⊕ Structured metadata for scholarly use
- ⊕ Easy integration with apps
- ⊕ Covers core Rig Veda elements
Cons
- ⊖ Potential rate limits
- ⊖ No official SLA
- ⊖ Limited to Rig Veda content
- ⊖ Basic documentation