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3 days ago · Vishnu ( / ˈvɪʃnuː /; Sanskrit: विष्णु, lit. 'The Pervader', IAST: Viṣṇu, pronounced [ʋɪʂɳʊ] ), also known as Narayana and Hari, is one of the principal deities of Hinduism. He is the supreme being within Vaishnavism, one of the major traditions within contemporary Hinduism. [12] [13]
Jun 25, 2024 · Vishnu Durga shares many characteristics of Lord Vishnu including the dark complexion. She is four-armed and carries conch and discus (Sudarshana chakra) in her upper hand. Her normal right hand is in ‘abhaya posture’ – blessing or protection.
Jun 21, 2024 · Vishnu is hailed as the one who dwells in the hearts of all creatures, the knower of all things, and the Supreme Soul beyond birth and death. He is described as the Lord of the universe, the destroyer of evil, the giver of knowledge and wisdom, and the protector of his devotees from all dangers.
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5 days ago · Lord Vishnu is one of the principal gods in Hinduism. He is worshipped in his many forms, from the playful yet protective Lord Krishna to fair and fierce Narsimha avatar. For the Vaishnava sect, Lord Vishnu is the supreme deity, and in all is the operator deity for Hindus.
2 days ago · As a name of Vishnu, Krishna is listed as the 57th name in the Vishnu Sahasranama. Based on his name, Krishna is often depicted in idols as black- or blue-skinned. Krishna is also known by various other names, epithets, and titles that reflect his many associations and attributes.
Jun 7, 2024 · Krishna, one of the most widely revered and most popular of all Indian divinities, worshipped as the eighth incarnation (avatar, or avatara) of the Hindu god Vishnu and also as a supreme god in his own right.
Jun 17, 2024 · Learn about the ten avatars of Vishnu, the Hindu god of preservation, who descends to earth to restore order and righteousness. See artworks depicting his forms as a fish, a tortoise, a boar, a lion-man, and more.
