Vedic Society

API

Free API for Vedic literature noun descriptions (names, places, animals, things)

Overview

RESTful API offering detailed descriptions of nouns from Vedic literature, including names, places, animals, and objects. Endpoints include /nouns (filtered list by type/category), /nouns/{id} (individual noun details with etymology and textual references), and /categories (noun type list). Responses are JSON-formatted with fields like noun, type, description, source text, and context. Ideal for academic Vedic studies, Sanskrit learning apps, cultural heritage tools, or Indology resources for students and scholars.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://aninditabasu.github.io/indica/html/vs.html')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful architecture
JSON response format
No authentication required
Filterable noun results
Included textual references from Vedic texts
Comprehensive noun coverage

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Vedic Society free to use?

Yes, the Vedic Society API is completely free for all users, including academic and commercial applications.

? Does it require an API Key?

No, the API does not require any authentication or API key to access its endpoints.

? What is the response format?

All responses from the Vedic Society API are in JSON format, providing structured data for easy parsing and integration.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Books

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Easy to integrate
⊕ Completely free access
⊕ Rich contextual data
⊕ Useful for academic/educational use cases
⊕ Open-source reference

Cons

⊖ Potential rate limits
⊖ No official SLA
⊖ Focused solely on nouns
⊖ Limited to Vedic literature scope