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    Vishnu (/ ˈvɪʃnuː /; Sanskrit: विष्णु, lit. 'All Pervasive', 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. [13][14]

  2. Aug 24, 2009 · Print this page. Who is Vishnu? Vishnu is the second god in the Hindu triumvirate (or Trimurti). The triumvirate consists of three gods who are responsible for the creation, upkeep and...

  3. Lord Vishnu is a Hindu god who is considered theSupreme God” in the Vaishnavism tradition of Hindu religious beliefs. Bhagwan Vishnu is also popularly known as Narayana, Jagannath, Vasudeva, or Hari. He is considered one of the three supreme deities (Trimurti) of Hinduism.

  4. Nov 25, 2012 · 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. Vishnu is the most important god of Vaishnavism, the largest Hindu sect.

  5. Apr 27, 2024 · Who is Vishnu in Hindu mythology? Vishnu is one of the principal deities of Hinduism, known as the Preserver or Sustainer within the Trimurti, which also includes Brahma the Creator and Shiva the Destroyer. Vishnu’s role is to maintain cosmic order and prevent chaos in the universe.

  6. May 15, 2019 · Vishnu is the Preserver or Sustainer of life, known for his steadfast principles of order, righteousness, and truth. When these values are under threat, Vishnu emerges out of his transcendence to restore peace and order on earth. The Ten Avatars of Vishnu.

  7. Who is Lord Vishnu? Vishnu is a Hindu god, the Supreme God of Vaishnavism (one of the three principal denominations of Hinduism) and one of the three supreme deities (Trimurti) of Hinduism. He is also known as Narayana and Hari.

  8. Oct 22, 2024 · Vishnu, one of the principal Hindu deities. Vishnu combines many lesser divine figures and local heroes, chiefly through his avatars, 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.

  9. Mar 31, 2024 · The Vishnu god is a symbol of mercy, goodness, and sustenance. He occupies a central position in the Hindu pantheon, being part of the Holy Trinity or Trimurti, along with Lord Brahma, the creator, and Lord Shiva god, the destroyer.

  10. Mar 7, 2021 · Lord Vishnu is one of the main Hindu Deities, and part of the Hindu triumvirate which also Include Brahma and Shiva. Vishnu (Sanskrit: “The Pervader'') symbolizes the preserver, the protector, and the sustainer of the world that Brahma creates and Shiva brings to an end.