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    Vishnu (/ ˈ v ɪ ʃ n uː /; Sanskrit: विष्णु, lit. 'The Pervader', IAST: Viṣṇu, pronounced), 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.

  2. Jun 20, 2016 · Play back to back popular Vishnu devotional songs only on Rajshri Soul.Conceived as the Preserver or the Protector of the universe, Lord Vishnu is one of the...

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  3. Nov 25, 2012 · Vishnu is one of the most important gods in the Hindu pantheon.He is considered a member of the holy trinity (trimurti) of Hinduism with Brahma and Shiva.Vishnu is the Preserver and guardian of men, he protects the order of things (dharma), and he appears on earth in various incarnations (avatars) to fight demons and to maintain cosmic harmony.

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    • The Ten Avatars of Vishnu. Vishnu’s earthly incarnations include many avatars: the ten avatars include Matsyavatara (fish), Koorma (tortoise), Varaaha (boar), Narasimha (the man-lion), Vamana (the dwarf), Parasurama (the angry man), Lord Rama (the perfect human of the Ramayana), Lord Balarama (Krishna's brother), Lord Krishna (the divine diplomat and statesman), and the yet-to-appear tenth incarnation, called the Kalki avatar.
    • Sankha, Chakra, Gada, Padma. On one of the backhands, he holds the milky white conch shell, or sankha, that spreads the primordial sound of Om, and on the other a discus, or chakra--a reminder of the cycle of time--which is also a lethal weapon that he uses against blasphemy.
    • The Lord of Truth. Out of his navel blossoms a lotus, known as Padmanabham. The flower holds Brahma, the God of Creation and the embodiment of royal virtues, or Rajoguna.
    • The Presiding Deity of Peace. Vishnu is often depicted as reclining on a Sheshanaga--the coiled, many-headed snake floating on cosmic waters that represent the peaceful Universe.
  4. Apr 27, 2024 · Learn about Vishnu, the Preserver or Sustainer in the Hindu trinity, who intervenes to maintain cosmic order and protect the universe. Explore his ten principal avatars, his portrayal in religious texts, and his worship in contemporary Hindu practice.

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  6. May 31, 2024 · Vishnu, one of the principal Hindu deities. Vishnu combines many lesser divine figures and local heroes, chiefly through his avatar s, particularly Rama and Krishna; the ten primary avatars of Vishnu are called the Dashavatara. His appearances are innumerable; he is often said to have 10 avatars—but not always the same 10.

  7. Aug 24, 2009 · Vishnu is the second god in the Hindu triumvirate of Brahman, Vishnu and Shiva. He is the preserver and protector of the universe, who has appeared in nine incarnations on earth, with the tenth predicted. Learn about his symbols, worship, stories and mythology.

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