Sources & Credits

Primary Texts & References

• Rig Veda Samhita (Mandalas 1–10) – Original Sanskrit hymns used for all Rigvedic references.
  • Rig Veda Online – Cologne Digital Veda Library
  • Rigveda Explorer Interactive
• Avesta – Haoma Yasht – Avestan hymns referenced for Hvare-Khshaeta and comparative analysis.
  • Avesta.org

Key Hymns & Verses

• Nasadiya Sukta (Rig Veda 10.129) – On creation and Ṛta.
• Rig Veda 3.62.10 – Gayatri Mantra – Vedic Sun hymn.
• Rig Veda 1.164.46 – Garutman Hymn – On the heavenly nobly-winged deity.
• Avestan Hymn to Hvare-Khshaeta – Radiant Sun in Zoroastrian tradition.

Historical & Archaeological Context

• Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex (BMAC) – Proto-Indo-Iranian homeland context.
• Proto-Indo-Iranian & Vedic Diffusion Mapping – Geographical and temporal visualization of cultural flows.

Visual & Concept Contributions

• Vinayak Srivastava – Circular Mandala data source
  • X/Twitter
  • Interactive Rig Veda Quiz
• Vector Doctor – Blog concept, infographic design, narrative structuring, integration of Rigvedic and Avestan perspectives.

Inspiration & Mentorship

• Indra in Pixels – @iipmaps — aesthetic guidance, narrative flow, and style reference.
• VedaWeb Project (Uni Köln) – Sanskrit reference verification.

Other References for Research & Context

• Proto-Indo-Iranian Studies
• Vedic Cosmology & Soma Rituals
• BMAC Archaeology Overview

Licensing & Permissions

• All Sanskrit and Avestan texts referenced are public domain.
• Visual inspiration sources are credited; all design elements created by Vector Doctor.
• Interactive datasets used comply with hackathon rules — public access, no login, no copyright infringement.