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This article contains special characters. Without proper rendering support, you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. Krishna ( / ˈkrɪʃnə /; [13] Sanskrit: कृष्ण, IAST: Kṛṣṇa [ˈkr̩ʂɳɐ]) is a major deity in Hinduism. He is worshipped as the eighth avatar of Vishnu and also as the Supreme God in his own right. [14] .
Jul 17, 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.
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Jul 3, 2019 · The great exponent of the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna is the ninth and the most powerful incarnation of Vishnu, the Godhead of the Hindu Trinity of deities.
- Subhamoy Das
Oct 1, 2015 · Krishna (Krsna or Hari Krishna) is a major god of the Hindu pantheon and considered the eighth incarnation of Vishnu. He is perhaps the most popular of all the heroes of Hindu mythology.
- Mark Cartwright
Nov 21, 2023 · Krishna is a major Hindu god. Often called Lord Krishna, he is one of the most widely worshiped and popular Hindu deities. Krishna is the eighth avatar (or incarnation) of Vishnu. He was...
- Lord Krishna is known for his varied iconography. He is sometimes shown as a baby and at other times as a young lover seducing milkmaids or Gopis....
- Lord Krishna is believed to symbolize tenderness, patience, compassion, and love. He is an avatar, or incarnation, of the god Vishnu, the preserver...
- Lord Krishna is the god of protection, love, compassion, desire, and passion. He is worshipped as the supreme deity by many Hindus.
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu—who is considered a dual incarnation of Krishna and Radha—Vallabhacharya, and others spread the message of devotion to Krishna far and wide. Chaitanya’s message of divine love helped break the social barriers of his time.
May 21, 2018 · Krishna, one of the most popular Hindu gods, is revered as a supreme deity (god) and the eighth embodiment of the god Vishnu (pronounced VISH-noo). In Hindu mythology, Krishna came to be when Vishnu plucked two of his hairs—one black and one light.
