Which Vedic God falls under the category of 'Prithivisthana' (Terrestrial God)?

Correct option is B

·        Brihaspati is a Vedic god that falls under the category of Prithvisthana, or Terrestrial God.

·        Brihaspati is a Hindu god associated with fire, wisdom, charms, hymns, and rites. 

·        He is also the counselor of the gods, Indra, in his war against the asuras. 

·        Brihaspati is the heavenly prototype of the Brahmans, and most particularly, of the family priest, or purohita. 

·        In some later texts, the word Brihaspati refers to the planet Jupiter, and the deity is associated with the planet as a Navagraha.

Incorrect options explanation:

·        Vishnu was the fifth most important god of Rigveda. He was the preserver of the universe.

·        Varuna was the sixth most important god of Rigveda. He was the god of water & rain.

·        The main god of Rigveda was Indra. He was the chief god during the Rig Vedic age. He was also known as the king of gods & lord of heaven.