Which of the following statements with regard to transformations in Vedic religion is/are correct? 1. Deities like Indra and Agni lost their primary and Prajapati emerged as the supreme god. 2. Mode of worship shifted from direct prayer recitations toward elaborate, priest-conducted sacrificial rituals. 3. Later Vedic Period witnessed the establishment of grand stone-built temples and idol worship.Select the answer using the code given below: |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Detailed Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The divine hierarchy shifted: Indra and Agni ceded prominence to Prajapati (the Creator), Rudra (associated with fauna/healing), and Vishnu (the Preserver).
Statement 2 is correct: Rituals became increasingly complex, domestic, and public, requiring professional Brahmana priests who received substantial gifts (Dana) and fees (Dakshina).
Statement 3 is incorrect: Structural temples and idol worship did not exist in the Vedic Period; divine symbols were worshipped through open sacrificial altars.