During the Vedic period, religious beliefs and customs underwent social transformation. The simplicity of religious worship was lost and religion became more complex. The ' Yaga Sanskara ' became the cornerstone of religion and there were mantras along with the sacrifices. Many other rituals and practices also emerged during this period. All these sacrifices and mantras were invented and developed by the Brahmin priests. Only the trained priests could perform the sacrifices and rituals. Therefore, the monopoly of the priesthood was in the hands of the Brahmins. The sacrifices of this period were not simple offerings. They were very expensive. Cows , gold , cloth and horses had to be given to the priest as dakshina for the sacrifice. During this period, there were changes in the nature and character of the gods. Indra and Agni, the main gods of the Rig Vedic period, lost their previous importance. Prajapati, the creator, was the first place among the gods. Vishnu and Rudra became the main gods. Vishnu began to be seen as the savior of the universe.
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