according to hindu mythology which is the lord vishnu conch
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The Naanmadiya Perumal Temple is a Hindu temple situated in the village of Thalaichangadu, near Akkur in Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu, India. The presiding deity is the Hindu god Vishnu. It is one of the "Divya Desams", the 108 temples of Vishnu revered by the 12 poet saints, or Alwars. The temple has a shrine for Naanmadiya Perumal facing east. It has an invaluable conch. Lord Vishnu worshipped Lord Shiva to acquire the famous conch, Panchajanyam. There is a famous Sayavaneswarar Temple, dedicated to Lord
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Conch


god of preservation, Vishnu, is said to hold a special conch, Panchajanya, that represents life, as it has come out of life-giving waters. An interesting story is behind the origin of a "shankha" or conch shell. According to Hindu mythology, Devas (Gods) and Asuras (Demons) once decided to churn the ocean to get a special divine nectar. This divine nectar also known as "amrit" was known to give immortality to whoever drank it. All the Gods were on one side
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Panchajanya


Panchajanya (IAST: pāñcajanya) is the Shankha or conch of the Hindu god Vishnu. According to the Mahabharata, Purushottama (Vishnu) killed a Danava (demon) named Panchajana on a mountain named Chakravan constructed by Vishwakarma and took away the conch shell in which Panchajanya had lived. The conch was named after the Danava. As per the Harivamsa, Krishna, the avatar of Vishnu, is described as possessing a conch shell called Panchajanya, one of his four attributes together with the mace Kaumodaki, the disc-like weapon
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Sarpam Thullal


. Snakes are always mentioned in Vedic books or they are depicted in famous religious epics like Mahabharata, Vishnu Purana etc. Hindu Gods like Vishnu and Shiva have been associated with snakes. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Vishnu takes rest under the shade of the giant snake, Adisesha. Lord Shiva wears a snake vasuki around his neck. The Nairs of Kerala claim to be Kshatriyas of Nagavanshi descent, thus maybe snake worship was popularized and brought to wider practise by them. Mostly, snakes were seen as a symbol of fertility
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Shankha


A Shankha is a conch shell of ritual and religious importance in Hinduism and Buddhism. It is the shell of a large predatory sea snail, "Turbinella pyrum", found in the Indian Ocean. In Hindu mythology, the shankha is a sacred emblem of the Hindu preserver god Vishnu. It is still used as a trumpet in Hindu ritual, and in the past was used as a war trumpet. The shankha is praised in Hindu scriptures as a giver of fame, longevity and prosperity, the cleanser of sin and the
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Nalambalam


Temple, Amanakara Sree Bharathaswamy Temple and Methiri Sree Sathrughnaswamy Temple. These temples together are called the Nalambalam. The deities here are the four sons of King Dasaratha of Ramayana. Lord Ram, the eldest of them is the seventh avatar (incarnation) of Lord Vishnu, who is the Supreme God of the Hindus. Bharata, second amongst them, is the avatar of the Panchajanya (Conch held by Vishnu) .Lakshmana is the avatar of the Adisesha, the serpent of infinite measures and on whom Lord Vishnu sleeps in the Ocean
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Thriprayar Temple


Thriprayar Shree Ramaswami Temple is Hindu temple situated in Triprayar in Thrissur district of Kerala state in India. The deity is Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, with four arms bearing a conch, a disc, a bow and a garland. The temple is situated on the bank of river Theevra. The temple deity is the presiding deity of Arattupuzha Pooram. It is believed that the idol here was worshipped by Lord Krishna, another avatar of Lord Vishnu in Dwarka. Along with Lord Rama, there are shrines for
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Onam


the festival is in Hindu legends, of which two are more common. According to the Hindu mythology, Mahabali was the great- great-grandson of a Brahmin sage named Kashyapa, the great-grandson of demonic dictator, Hiranyakashipu, and the grandson of Vishnu devotee Prahlada. This links the festival to the Puranic mythology of Prahlada of Holika fame in Hinduism, who was the son of Hiranyakashipu. Prahlada, despite being born to a demonic Asura father who hated Vishnu, rebelled against his father's persecution of people and worshipped Vishnu
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Narsinghji Temple


Narsinghji Temple is an ancient Hindu temple located at Prahlad Kund in the Hindaun City in the Indian state Rajasthan. According to Hindu scriptures (not mythology) the lord Narsingh Ji is an avatar of Lord Vishnu. The lord Narasimha had killed the devil named Hiranya Kashyap and gave help to his son Prahlada, so this temple is lord Narsinghji's temple. The Narsingh ji gufa temple is near 15 km far from Hindaun City and established beside Hindaun-Karauli road. The statue of lord Narsingh ji is established in a cave or
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Kuttichathan


virtuous Chathan and is often depicted in white color. Vishumaya means "resemblance of Lord Vishnu". He got his name because of his similarity with Lord Vishnu in his appearance. Vishnumaya Chathan is believed to be a son of Shiva and Kulivaka – a tribal woman, while in some versions Parvati disguises herself as Kulivaka. According to Hindu mythology Shiva while on a hunt happened to hear a sweet voice in the jungle. He was surprised to find that it was a tribal girl's voice, "Kulivaka" (Pronounced as
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Natural Arch, Tirumala hills


is naturally formed in the quartzites of Cuddapah Supergroup of Middle to Upper Proterozoic (1600 to 570 Ma) due to natural erosive forces. Mythology related to the arch, linked to the famous Tirumala hills temple of Lord Venkateswara, has three versions. According to one version, the arch resembles the hood of a serpent, a conch (Sanskrit: Shank) and a discus (Sanskrit: chakra) – all symbols of worship in Hindu religion – and considered to be the source of the Idol of Lord Venkateswara or Lord Balaji
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Vishnu


Elephant Gajendra. Parvati alias Shakthi is a sister of Lord Vishnu. The concept of avatar within Hinduism is most often associated with Vishnu, the preserver or sustainer aspect of God within the Hindu Trinity or Trimurti of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Vishnu's avatars descend to empower the good and fight evil, thereby restoring Dharma. An oft-quoted passage from the Bhagavad Gita describes the typical role of an avatar of Vishnu: The Vishnu avatars appear in Hindu mythology whenever the cosmos is in crisis, typically because the evil has
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Jadumani Mahapatra


once given a mantra by a yogi (saint) he meditated upon Lord Hayagriba (one of the incarnations of lord Vishnu according to Hindu mythology)for His blessing. When the Lord appeared before him and asked him to express his wish, he to the God's utmost pleasure told how He cleans His nose as He is occupied with different aayudhas (weapons and other armaments) in all his hands, to which the God could not prevent Himself laughing, and blessed him to be a humorist poet from that day and he can write
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Prajapati


Prajapati (IAST: "", "lord of creation and protector") is a Vedic deity of Hinduism. The term also connotes many different gods, depending on the Hindu text, ranging from being the creator god to being same as one of the following: Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Agni, Indra, Vishvakarma, Bharata, Kapila and many others. According to George Williams, the inconsistent, varying and evolving Prajapati concept in Hindu mythology reflects the diverse Hindu cosmology. In classical and medieval era literature, Prajapati
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Kalyana Varadharaja Perumal Temple


, from the curse of Durvasa, the famous sage. In Duruvasa's rage, he created a demon to kill Ambarisha, out of a strand of his hair. King Ambarisha prayed to his favorite God Vishnu. Lord Narayana’s Sudarshana intervened and destroyed the demon and protected King Ambarisha. Sudarshana Chakra Hindu mythology is full of references regarding the relationship and synergy between the Chakram and Lord Vishnu. Sudarshana Chakra or the divine disc of Maha Vishnu is one of the Lord’s prominent weapons in annihilating evil forces. Usually Vishnu’s
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Soundararajan Temple, Kadichambadi


Soundararajan Temple is an old Hindu temple located in Kadichambadi village near Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu, India. It is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. According to Hindu mythology, the site was the place from where Vishnu gave glorious appearance to Bramma. The Rajagopuram of Soundararajan Temple comprises three phrases. The main entrance of the temple faces eastwards (there was formerly a separate complex for "karudan" which is now shifted to the temple entrance). The centre of the temple consists of a separate complex for Sri Soundararajan Perumal which
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Ambarisha


Ambarisha (, ), in Hindu mythology, was an Ikshvaku king and son of Mandhatri. He is believed to have conquered the whole world in a week. He lived in Treta Yuga. According to the Bhagavata Purana, he was a great devotee of Vishnu and adhered firmly to the truth. He performed a "yaga" with such great devotional fervour that Lord Narayana was pleased to bless him with Sudarshana Chakra ("Sudarshana" meaning "good vision") and which manifested as a wheel of prosperity, peace and
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Pāñcajanya


Pāñcajanya (or Panchjanya) is the name of the conch ("Shankha") in Hindu mythology which was blown by Krishna at the start of the Mahabharata War between the Kauravas and Pandavas at Kurukshetra, which was a "Dharam-yudha" (sacred war for the righteous) between the usurper King Dhritrashtra's hundred sons, the eldest being Duryodhana, and the five Pandavas (the cousins) supported by Lord Krishna himself. Panchjanya when blown by Lord Krishna symbolised the war was won by the righteous Pandavas. Panchjanya is
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Kaumodaki


Kaumodaki (IAST: Kaumodakī) is the gada (mace) of the Hindu god Vishnu. Vishnu is often depicted holding the Kaumodaki in one of his four hands; the other attributes are the chakra, the conch and the lotus. The "gada" is also found in the iconography of some of Vishnu's avatars. The name "Kaumodaki" first appears in the Hindu epic "Mahabharata", where it is associated with Vishnu's avatar Krishna. The "gada" is depicted in images of Vishnu since c. 200
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Muktinath


the universe are made, according to Hindu and Buddhist traditions. The riverbed of the river Gandaki has Shaligram stones which are used to worship Lord Vishnu. According to Sri Vaishnava philosophy (a sub-sect of Hindu philosophy), it is considered to be one of the most-sacred places of worship of Lord Vishnu, praised by Thirumangai Alwar in the compilation of Nalayira Divya Prabandha 10 Pasurams in Mudal pathu Iyndham thirumozhi It is said that one has to be gifted to get the 'darśan' (divine presence),
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Kbal Spean


walls, and here again, a pair of crocodiles are carved but with their tail held by women. The small island formed in this stretch of the river has carvings of Shiva and Uma mounted on a bull. The sculptures carved in the river bed and banks depict many Hindu mythological scenes and symbols. There are also inscriptions which get exposed as the water level in the river decreases. The common theme of these sculptures emphasizes creation as defined in Hindu mythology in the form of Lord Vishnu lying on a serpent in a reclining
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Hindu deities


and spiritual concepts develop on their own foundations.The triad, with Brahma creating, Vishnu preserving and Shiva destroying, balances the functioning of the whole universe. Hindu mythology has nurtured the concept of Avatar, which represents the descent of a deity on earth. This concept is commonly translated as "incarnation", and is an "appearance" or "manifestation". The concept of Avatar is most developed in Vaishnavism tradition, and associated with Vishnu, particularly with Rama and Krishna. Vishnu takes numerous avatars in Hindu mythology.
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Nagaradhane


Nagaradhane is a form of snake worship which, along with Bhuta Kola, is one of the unique traditions prevalent in Coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Kasaragod alternatively known as Tulu Nadu, practiced by Tuluva community members. Snakes are not just seen as deities, but as an animal species which should be respected, appeased and protected for multiple social, religious and ecological reasons. Snakes have been associated with power, awe and respect in India. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Vishnu takes rest under the shade of the
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God's Own Country


under the pseudonym "A Knight Errant" in 1807. Kerala is a state in south India; the phrase was adopted by the tourism department of the state's government in the 1980s. Kerala is famous for its Ayurvedic treatments, high mountains, gorges, and deep-cut valleys, lush and evergreen rain forests, coconut palms, backwaters, and food items. According to Hindu mythology, Kerala was created by Lord Parashurama, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu by throwing his axe across the sea to create new land for his
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Vishnu


hypothesis, which requires thorough research." Vishnu iconography shows him with a dark blue, blue-gray or black colored skin, and as a well dressed jeweled man. He is typically shown with four arms, but two armed representations are also found and discussed in Hindu texts on artworks. The historic identifiers of his icon include his image holding a conch shell between first two fingers of one hand (left back), a chakra – war discus – in another (right back). The conch shell is spiral and
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Narayana


, Lord Narayana is described as having the divine blue colour of water-filled clouds, four-armed, holding a padma (lotus flower), Kaumodaki (mace), Panchajanya shankha (conch) and the Sudarshana Chakra (discus). Lord Narayana is also often identified as Sharangapani, Vishnu, Hari, Purushottama or Purusha and Jagannath in the Hindu sacred texts such as the Bhagavad Gita, the Vedas and the Puranas. Narayana is also venerated as "Mukunda" (giver of Moksha, liberation from cycle of births
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Badami cave temples


tribute to "Mayamoha" of the Hindu Puranas, or "Buddhavatara Vishnu" (ninth avatar of Vishnu). This theory is supported by the chakra, conch and jewelry included in its iconography. The style suggests it was likely carved in or before the 8thcentury. Another theory found in colonial-era texts such as one by John Murraya missionary in British India and Jainism scholar, states the main image carved in Cave5 is that of a Jaina figure. According to a third theory, by Henry Cousens and A.Sundaraarchaeologists, and
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Kaustubha


Kaustubh (Sanskrit: कौस्तुभ:) is a divine jewel or "Mani" or "ratnam", which is in the possession of Lord Vishnu who lives in the Ksheer Sagar - "the ocean of milk". It is believed to be the most valuable ratnam in the whole world in the Hindu scriptures. In Hindu Mythology, the Devas and Asuras performed the "Churning of the Ocean of Milk" (Samudra manthan), in order to get Amrita (Devanagari - अमृत). In this process, the fourteen
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Religion in Thailand


of brahmins who perform rituals for Hindu gods. Brahmin rituals are still common, including the use of holy strings for blessing and pouring of lustral water from conch shells. Hindu deities are worshipped by many Thais despite their official Buddhism, and statues and shrines of Brahma, Ganesh, Indra, Shiva, Vishnu, Lakshmi and other Hindu gods are a common sight (for example the Erawan Shrine area). Another relic of Hinduism is Garuda, now a symbol of the monarchy. According to the 2015 census, Thailand has 2,892,311
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Ananta Vasudeva Temple


Ananta Vasudeva Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, an "avatar" of Lord Vishnu located in Bhubaneswar, the state capital of Odisha, India. The temple was constructed in the thirteenth century, and the complete murties of Krishna, Balarama and Subhadra are worshipped there. Balarama stands under a seven hooded serpent, Subhadra holds Jewels pot and lotus in her two hands keeping her left foot over another jewel pot, while Krishna holds a mace, "chakra", lotus and a conch. The temple dates back
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Hindu iconography


untouched by sin like water on a lotus leaf, like a beautiful flower standing high above the mud and water." The musical instrument Veena is associated with the Hindu goddess Saraswati and the sage Narada. It represents arts and learning. The conch shell is a major Hindu article of prayer, used as a trumpeting announcement of all sorts. The God of Preservation, Vishnu, is said to hold a special conch, Panchajanya, that represents life as it has come out of life-giving waters. In the story of
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Dhruva


a single word. The Lord touched his right cheek by his divine conch and that sparked off his speech. Out poured forth a beautiful poem of praise of the Lord in 12 powerful verses, which together are called "Dhruva-stuti". Vishnu Purana gives a slightly different account here. When Vishnu was pleased with Dhruva's tapasya and asked him to ask for a varadāna (grant of wishes), a said that he (being an uneducated child) did not know how to sing the praise of Lord Vishnu,
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Milky Way (mythology)


The Ganges River of the Sky". According to Hindu mythology, Vishnu lies meditating on Shesha with his consort Lakshmi, in the Kshira Sagara (Sea of Milk). In Irish mythology, the main name of the Milky Way was "Bealach na Bó Finne" — Way of the White Cow. It was regarded as a heavenly reflection of the sacred River Boyne, which is described as "the Great Silver Yoke" and the "White Marrow of Fedlimid," names which could equally apply to the Milky Way.
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Archi (Hindu goddess)


Archi (Sanskrit: अर्ची, "Arcī", lit. "adored") was an ideal queen and an "avatar" of Lakshmi in Hindu mythology. According to "Bhagavata Purana", Archi is emerged from Vena's body, along with her husband, "maharaja" Prithu ("avatar", incarnation of the preserver god-Vishnu) and considered as an "avatar" of the wealth goddess Lakshmi, the wife of Vishnu. As consort, she followed her husband into the forest for "Sannyasa"
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Thanumalayan Temple


called the Thekkumon Madam. The main deity of the temple is Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma in a single form called Sthanumalyam. This 17th-century temple is famous for its architectural grandeur. The seven-storey white Gopuram is visible from the distance. Its 40 m facade is covered with sculptures of Hindu deities. The place got the name of Suchindrum from the Sthala Purana. Hindu mythological legend has it that king of devas, Indra got relieved of a curse at the place of the main linga in the
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Balipratipada


According to Hindu scriptures, Bali Padyami commemorates the victory of god Vishnu in his dwarf incarnation Vamana, the fifth incarnation of the Dashavatara (ten major incarnations of Vishnu) defeating Bali, and pushing him to the nether world. But Bali was bestowed a boon by Vishnu to return to earth for one day on this day to be honoured and celebrated for his devotion to the Lord and for his noble deeds to his people.. According to Hindu scriptures, Bali, a Asura king was well known for his bravery, uprightness and
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Ashvattha


According to Hindu mythology, asvattha (, IAST: aśvattha) (or Assattha) that is, the "Sacred Fig", is a sacred tree for the Hindus and has been extensively mentioned in texts pertaining to Hinduism, mentioned as 'peepul' ("Ficus religiosa") in Rig Veda mantra I.164.20 . Buddhist texts term the tree as Bodhi tree, a tree under which Gautam Buddha meditated and gained enlightenment. Ashvattha is a name of Shiva and Vishnu; according to Sankara this name is derived from the terms,
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Shankha


on the upper hand, are: Madhusudanah, Damodara, Balarama and Vamana. A Hindu legend in the "Brahma Vaivarta Purana" recalls the creation of conchs: Shiva flung a trident towards the asuras, burning them instantaneously. Their ashes flew in the sea creating conchs. Shankha is believed to be a brother of Lakshmi as both of them were born from the sea. A legend describes an asura named Shankhasura, who was killed by Vishnu's fish avatar, Matsya. In the Hindu epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata, the
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Mayura (mythology)


Mayura (Sanskrit: मयूर "Mayūra") is a Sanskrit word for peacock which is one of the sacred birds of the Hindu mythology. It is referred to in a number of Hindu scriptures. It is also a contemporary Hindu name used in many parts of India. The legend states that the Mayura was created from the feathers of Garuda, another semi-divine mythical birds of Hindu mythology. Garuda is believed to be a vahana (conveyance) of Vishnu, one of the Trimurti. In images of the mayura as
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Tungabhadra River


Karnataka. The two rivers originate in Mudigere Taluk of Chikmagalur District of Karnataka along with the Nethravathi (west-flowing river, joining the Arabian Sea near Mangalore), the Tunga and the Bhadra rise at Gangamoola, in Varaha Parvatha in the Western Ghats at an elevation of 1198 metres (near Samse Village). According to Hindu Mythology legend, Varaha Swamy( Third Incarnation of Lord Shri Hari Vishnu) after killing the Demon was very tired. After that war, He took rest by sitting on present day Varaha Parvatha peak
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Vaikunta Perumal Mangadu


seated posture. An idol of Sree Ramanujacharya has also been installed. Lord Vishnu is seen sporting a Ring that he had to present to Shri Kamakshi in his right palm. He is in a seated posture flanked by his consorts. Sage Markandeya Maharishi is seen in a seated posture meditating before the Lord. The Lord holds Chakra (Discuss) Shanku (Conch) in his upper arms. The Discuss and the Conch are carved out in a similar design to the Discuss and Conch in the Valleeswarar Temple, suggesting both the temples
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Emblem of Thailand


a mythological beast of the Hindu and Buddhist tradition. According to Hindu mythology, the Garuda is the vahana (vehicle) of the god Vishnu (more commonly known in Thailand as Narayana). The ancient kings of Thailand believed in divine kingship, and considered themselves the incarnation of the god Narayana. Thus, the Garuda came to symbolise the divine power and authority of the king. The Garuda also features in the national emblem of Indonesia and the emblem of the city of Ulaanbaatar (the capital of Mongolia). The Garuda
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Vriddhagiriswarar Temple, Vriddhachalam


The Vriddhagiriswarar Temple is a Hindu temple in the town of Vriddhachalam, Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu, India. The presiding deity Vriddhagiriswarar is revered in "Tevaram", written by Tamil saint poets known as the nayanmars and classified as "Paadal Petra Sthalam". The temple gives its name to the town of Vriddhachalam. As per Hindu Mythology, when Brahma thought of creating the earth, he created water. Lord Vishnu happened to cut down the evil Madhukaidavas. The cut pieces of the bodies floated on water created by Lord
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Vishnu


raises goddess earth from the depths of cosmic ocean appears, but without the word Vishnu or his alternate avatar names. In post-Vedic mythology, this legend becomes one of the basis of many cosmogonic myth called the Varaha legend, with Varaha as an avatar of Vishnu. Several hymns of the Rigveda repeat the mighty deed of Vishnu called the "Trivikrama", which is one of the lasting mythologies in Hinduism since the Vedic times. It is an inspiration for ancient artwork in numerous Hindu temples such as at the Ellora Caves
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Nara-Narayana


separately in images. When depicted separately, Nara is portrayed with two hands and wearing deer skin while Narayana is shown on the right in the usual form of Vishnu. Sometimes, both of them are depicted identical to each other. They are depicted four-armed holding a mace, a discus, a conch and a lotus, resembling Lord Vishnu. Arjuna and Krishna are often referred to as Nara-Narayana in the Mahabharata and are considered part incarnations of Nara and Narayana respectively, according to the Bhagavata Purana. In a
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Rajim


to the reign of the king Vilasatunga, has been found here. Vilasatunga probably belonged to a branch of the Nala dynasty. This temple is a notable example of Panchayana Shaili (Architect) The temple structure is supported by twelve towered columns embroidered with stone carvings, which bear the faces of the various gods of the Hindu mythology. The temple is an important religious construct visited by devotees from all over the globe who arrive to offer their prayers to the Lord Vishnu. The statue of Lord Buddha in the meditative position under the
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Mohini


Mohini (Sanskrit: मोहिनी, "") in Hindu mythology is a goddess and the only female avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu. She is portrayed as a "femme fatale", an enchantress, who maddens lovers, sometimes leading them to their doom. Mohini is introduced into the Hindu mythology in the narrative epic of the "Mahabharata". Here, she appears as a form of Vishnu, acquires the pot of Amrita (an elixir of immortality) from the thieving asuras (demons), and gives it back to
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Vamana


Vamana (Sanskrit: वामन, IAST: "Vāmana", lit. "dwarf"), is the fifth avatar of Hindu god Vishnu. He incarnates in a time of crisis to restore cosmic balance by creatively defeating the Asura king Mahabali, who had acquired disproportionate power over the universe. According to Hindu mythology, the noble demon king sponsors a sacrifice and gift giving ceremony to consolidate his power, and Vishnu appears at this ceremony as a dwarf mendicant Brahmin called Vamana. When Vamana's turn comes to receive a gift
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Shankha


conch in art with the Jagannath temple at its centre. Shaligrams are iconographic fossil stones particularly found in the Gandaki River in Nepal which are worshipped by Hindus as representative of Vishnu. The shaligrama - which has the marks of a shanka, chakra, gada and padma arranged in this particular order – is worshipped as Keshava. Twenty-four orders of the four symbols defined for Shaligrama are also followed in worship of images of Vishnu with different names. Out of these, besides Keshava the four names of images worshipped starting with Shankha
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Kola Valvill Ramar Temple, Tiruvelliyangudi


with the temple. The temple is counted as Vaishnava Sukra Kshetra as Vishnu appeared as a beautiful deity. The place derived its name Thiruvelliyangudi hence and the presiding deity is also referred to as Velliyan. It is believed that Vishnu appeared in Kalyana Kolam (marriage posture) to Parasarar, Markendeyar, Mayan, Brahma, Sukran and Bhudevi. To de-stress or relieve Lord Vishnu, his mount or "vahana", the eagle Garuda, holds the conch and the Sudarshana Chakram or discuss|wheel of Vishnu which is very unique in
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Tulsi in Hinduism


culture. Traditionally, Tulsi is planted in the center of the central courtyard of Hindu houses. The plant is cultivated for religious purposes, and for its essential oil. In Hindu mythology, Tulsi ("matchless") is known as "Vaishnavi" ("belonging to Vishnu"), "Vishnu Vallabha" ("beloved of Vishnu"), "Haripriya" ("beloved of Vishnu"), "Vishnu Tulsi". The Tulsi with green leaves is called "Shri-Tulsi" ("fortunate Tulsi
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Rajarajeshwara Temple


Vishnu, the Uthsavamoorthi of the nearby renowned Srikrishna temple of Trichambaram is ceremoniously brought to Sri Rajarajeshwara temple. The place Taliparamba is also known as Lakshmipuram, and it is believed that the name is related to this legend. In some hymns to lord Rajarajeshwara the lord is also addressed as the Aishwarya prabhu, the lord of prosperity and Lakshmi Puraadheeshwaran the lord of Lakshmipuram. According to Hindu philosophy, Lord Vishnu symbolizes the aspect of maintenance of the universe and lord Shiva its dissolution. Both these aspects are represented in the Jyothirlingam in
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Guruvayur Temple


armed standing Vishnu carrying the conch Panchajanya, the discus Sudarshana Chakra, the mace Kaumodaki and a lotus with a Holy basil garland. This image represents the majestic form of Vishnu as revealed to Krishna's parents Vasudeva and Devaki around the time of Krishna's birth; this is the reason why Lord is worshipped in his baby form. Also, the temple is called "Dwarka of South India" due to Krishna's widespread presence. He is currently worshipped according to routines laid down by Adi Shankara and later written formally in the
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Shatrughna


Shatrughna (), also spelled as Shatrughan was the youngest brother of Lord Rama in the Hindu epic "Ramayana". He is twin brother of Lakshmana. According to Valmiki Ramayana, Shatrughna is one half component of manifest Vishnu (Rama). Shatrughna also appears as the 412th name of Vishnu in Vishnu Sahasranama of Mahabharata. According to the "Ramayana", Rama is the seventh avatar of Vishnu while Lakshmana, Bharata and Shatrughna are considered as part-incarnations of Sheshanaga, Shankha and Sudarshana chakra respectively. Shatrughna was born
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Indo-Greek Kingdom


the tree-in-railing. These symbols can also be seen in the Post-Mauryan coinage of Gandhara. The Hinduist coinage of Agathocles is few but spectacular. Six Indian-standard silver drachmas were discovered at Ai-Khanoum in 1970, which depict Hindu deities. These are early Avatars of Vishnu: Balarama-Sankarshana with attributes consisting of the Gada mace and the plow, and Vasudeva-Krishna with the Vishnu attributes of the Shankha (a pear-shaped case or conch) and the Sudarshana Chakra wheel. These
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Mridanga Saileswari Temple


Mridanga Saileswari Temple () is a famous Hindu temple located in Muzhakunnu, Kannur district, Kerala, India. It is one among the 108 Durga temples of ancient Kerala, believed to have been installed by Parashurama, the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu. The main deity, Mridanga Saileswari, is a four-armed Durga holding conch and discus in the two hands pointed upwards, blessing her devotees with the front right hand and placing her front left hand on her waist. The three principle forms of Durga worshiped in Hinduism are
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Ivory Carved Dashavtar


Ivory Carved Dashavtar is a miniature Hindu shrine displaying the incarnations of Lord Vishnu intricately carved in ivory. Magnificently carved, this small ivory shrine depicts the 10 incarnations of Lord Vishnu, and is on display in the National Museum. This carved ivory shrine was made in the late 18th century. Dashavatara of Lord Vishnu is one of the most popular concepts of Hinduism, which has been widely worshiped by the Hindus in one or the other form. The intricate carving and design places this shrine back to the late 18th or early 19th
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Vishvaksena


attributes are not different. Lord Veda Vyasa has listed over a thousand names in the Mahabharata and is very popularly known as Vishnu Sahasranamahas. In the 14th verse of Vishnu Sahasranamahas starting with Sarvagha sarva the name of Lord Vishhvaksena is mentioned. Srimad Bhagavatam also proclaims The name of Lord Vishvaksena who has his army in every nook and corner of the creation. He controls and commands. The "Kurma Purana" describes Vishvaksena as born out of a portion of Vishnu, carrying a conch (shankha), Sudarshana chakra (discus)
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Dakor


. The form of Lord Ranchhodrai is that of the Lord Vishnu with four arms. As is usual with Lord Vishnu, he bears the conch, lotus, discus and the mace in his hands. The lower right arm is held up in the abhaya mudra - giving protection to all those who come to Him. There may be a lotus imprinted on the hand, but it is impossible to confirm that without getting really close to the Lord. As the Lord here is worshipped more as Krishna than Dwarkadhish, i.e. younger and
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Onam


behind Onam relates to Parashurama, an incarnation of Vishnu who is credited in Hindu mythology to have created the Western Ghats from the southern tip of Kerala, Karnataka, Goa and up to Maharashtra. According to this legend, Vishnu got upset with the kings and the warrior caste who were constantly at war and were arrogant over others. Vishnu took the avatar of Parashurama, or "Rama with an axe" and also known as Rama Jamadagyna, in the era of King Kaartavirya. This king persecuted and oppressed the people, the
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Lakshmi Narayan


Lakshmi Narayan or Lakshmi-Narayana (, IAST: ), also sometimes spelled "Lakshminarayan", "Lakshminarayana", "Laxminarayana", is a manifestation of Vishnu in the Hindu religion. It is usually referring to Vishnu, also known as Narayan, when he is with his consort, Lakshmi, in his abode, Vaikuntha. The goddess of beauty Lakshmi is depicted as standing next to a dark-skinned Vishnu, who is holding a conch, mace, lotus and the Sudarshana Chakra. Another depiction of Lakshminarayan portrays
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Nandaka


Annamacharya and Pey Azhwar are considered the avatars of Nandaka. Vishnu is usually depicted as four-armed with the four attributes in his hands: the shankha (conch), the Sudarshana chakra, the "padma" (lotus) and the Kaumodaki gada (mace). In eight or sixteen armed depictions of the sword, he may be shown holding a sword. The sword appears very rarely in the depictions of Vishnu. It appears in Vishnu iconography as late as the Gupta era (320–550 CE). While Hindu scriptures
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Hinduism in Nepal


In a Hindu Purana, it is written that it was Lord Shiva who handed the flag to Lord Vishnu, and then Lord Vishnu to Lord Indra, for the purpose for battling demons. However, there has traditionally been a great deal of intermingling of Hindu and Buddhist beliefs. Many of the people regarded as Hindus in the 1981 census could also in some senses be called Buddhists. Hindus long have worshipped at Buddhist temples and Buddhists at Hindu temples. The reason for this is that both Hinduism and Buddhism have common roots,
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Vaikuntha Ekadashi


this auspicious day. The Shaiva sect observes the day as "Trikoti Ekadashi," a religious observance where all the deities in the Hindu pantheon pay obeisance to Lord Sri Shiva at once. According to the Vishnu Purana, fasting on Vaikuntha Ekadashi is equivalent to fasting on the remaining 23 Ekadashis of the (Hindu) year. However, according to Vaishnava tradition fasting is mandatory on all Ekadashi of both Shukla paksha and Krishna paksha. Fasting on Ekadashi is considered holier than any other religious observation. Vishnu opened the gate of Vaikuntham
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Sudarshana Chakra


The Sudarshana Chakra (सुदर्शन चक्र) is a spinning, disk-like weapon, literally meaning "disk of auspicious vision," having 108 serrated edges used by the Hindu god Vishnu. The Sudarshana Chakra is generally portrayed on the right rear hand of the four hands of Vishnu, who also holds a shankha (conch shell), a Gada (mace) and a padma (lotus). While in the Rigveda the Chakra was Vishnu's symbol as the wheel of time, by the late period Sudarshana Chakra emerged as
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Serpent (symbolism)


, as some ancient texts refer to a serpent of light residing in the heavens. The Ancient Egyptians associated it with Wadjet, one of their oldest deities as well as another aspect, Hathor. In Norse mythology the World Serpent (or Midgard serpent) known as Jörmungandr encircled the world in the ocean's abyss biting its own tail. In Hindu mythology Lord Vishnu is said to sleep while floating on the cosmic waters on the serpent Shesha. In the Puranas Shesha holds all the planets of the universe on his hoods and constantly
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Guruvayur


it is held for about 12–15 days culminating on the Guruvayur Ekadasi day, when all the musicians sing 5 favourite songs of Chembai and also the Pancharatna Kritis of Thyagaraja. The Guruvayur Temple is a famous ￼￼Sri Krishna temple and is one of the most important places of worship for Hindus and is often referred to as "Bhooloka Vaikuntam" which translates to the holy abode of Vishnu on Earth. The divine idol installed here represents the enchanting form of ￼￼Bhagvan Vishnu endowed with the four lustrous arms carrying the conch Panchajanya
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are forms of the Hindu god Vishnu). The south shrine entrance has two dvarapalas: Bhadra and Subhadra. The lintel above the entrance shows Venugopala. A 13th century Lakshminarayana carving is shown seated in the Sukhasana yoga pose, with him are chakra, conch, lotus and a gada (mace). Past the Sukhanasi, are Jaya and Vijaya, while the lintel shows a seated Vishnu and the canopy shows a dancing Vishnu. The south "garbha griya" is 8'x8' feet square, but includes niches into the wall
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Kayavarohan


mythology, Lord Shiva in the Lakulish manifestation appeared at this place. According to mythology and puranas, from here Lord Shiva transmigrated into the form of a Brahmin child. Thus the place came to be known as Kayavarohan [Kaya (Body) + Avarohan (Descent) = Where the body of the Lord has descended]. It is an ancient town believed to have existed through each of the Four Ages according to the Hindus. According to a popularly held belief, it was from here that Lord Shiva in the guise of
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List of Hindu deities


Shiva in the form of Bhairavnath that he would not be worshipped by any being on the earth and he would not have temples on earth. According to Hindu mythology, Brahma is considered to be the creator of the entire cosmos. Some alternative forms of Brahma are: Vaishnavism is the sect within Hinduism that worships Vishnu, the preserver god of the Hindu "Trimurti" ('three images', the Trinity), and his ten incarnations. It is a devotional sect, and followers worship many deities, including Rama and
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Gokarna, Karnataka


mentioned in the Shrimad Bhagavata Purana as being the home of the brothers Gokarna and Dhundhakari. In order that Brahma who out of arrogance arising out of his power to create the universe, sat penancing to redeem himself from curse of Shiva, Lord Shiva appeared in front of him from the ears of a cow. So the place came to be known as gokarna or ear of the cow. Hindu mythology says that when Lord Parashurama, the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu created Kerala, it was from Gokarna to Kanyakumari. As per
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Vishnu Purana


"Vishnu Purana" opens as a conversation between sage Maitreya and his guru, Parashara, with the sage asking, "what is the nature of this universe and everything that is in it?" The first "Amsha" (part) of "Vishnu Purana" presents cosmology, dealing with the creation, maintenance and destruction of the universe. The mythology, states Rocher, is woven with the evolutionary theories of Samkhya school of Hindu philosophy. The Hindu god Vishnu is presented as the central element of this text's cosmology
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Thirumalisai Alvar


works. According to these texts, the saints were considered incarnations of some form of Vishnu. Poigai is considered an incarnation of "Panchajanya" (Krishna's conch), Bhoothath of "Kaumodakee" (Vishnu's Mace/Club), Pey of "Nandaka" (Vishnu's sword), Thirumalisai of "Sudarshanam" (Vishnu's discus), Namm of "Vishvaksena" (Vishnu's commander), Madhurakavi of "Vainatheya" (Vishnu's eagle, Garuda), Kulasekhara of "Kaustubha" (Vishnu's
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bow") are women. Chakra, especially Vishnu's Sudarshana Chakra (discus of Vishnu), Shankha ("conch"), Padma (lotus), Ankusha (elephant goad), Pasha (noose), Trisula (trident), vajra (thunderbolt), Khadga (sword), Danda (a sceptre or club), Bana/Shara ("arrow") and Bhindi (sling) are depicted male. While weapons are personified in ancient Hindu epics like the "Ramayana" and the "Mahabharata"
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History of Jainism


also wrote satires against Hindu gods, mocking them with novel outrageous stories where the gods misbehave and act unethically. The Hindu gods are presented by some Jain writers as persecuting or tempting or afraid of or serving a legendary Jina before he gains omniscience. In other stories, one or more Jainas easily defeat the Hindu deities such as Vishnu, or Rama and Sita come to pay respect to a Jina at a major Jain pilgrimage site such as Mount Satrunjaya. The medieval Jain scholars rewrote the Hindu mythologies into Jain versions. According to
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Vishnu Sahasranama


which could also apply to Vishnu. The Deities Ananthapadmanabha and Shankaranarayana are worshipped by Hindus, as is Lord Panduranga Vitthala, a form of Lord Krishna with a Shiva Linga on his crown, signifying the oneness of both deities. However, the Vaishnava commentator, Parasara Bhattar, a follower of Ramanujacharya has interpreted the names "Shiva" and "Rudra" in Vishnu sahasranama to mean qualities or attributes of Vishnu, and not to indicate that Vishnu and Shiva are one and the same God. Vaishnavas worship Vishnu in his four-
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Jangam


. "At present, The 21st Century, Still now they (some Jangam) follows the Hindu mythology of Jangam i.e., according to Hindu mythology Lord Shiva had blessed them (Jangam) with immortality (i.e., entire world is destroyed by nature or some other factors to destroyed the nature, Jangam will Live) but declared that they would live by Religious Begging in Lord Shiva temples (by priest, religious prayer, prayer for healing, and Guru) (The Lord's Prayer) after some religious event completed by them
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Sushen (name)


The name Suṣhēn or Suṣhēna or Suṣhēnah or Sushane is one of the names of Lord Vishnu cited in the epic Hindu poem Vishnu sahasranāma ("the thousand names of Vishnu"), an articulated versification of 1,008 names for Vishnu. Other people described in Hindu sacred texts also have the name Sushena. Many Hindu or Buddhist people, especially in India, China, Cambodia, The Maldives, Indonesia and Mongolia are named Suṣhēn or Suṣhēna or Suṣhєn or Suṣhєna. Vaishnavas consider that Vishnu is the supreme god in the trimurti or Hindu
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Brahma


other trinities of gods or goddesses which do not include Brahma. Several Puranas describe him as emerging from a lotus, connected to the navel of Lord Vishnu. Other Puranas suggest that he is born from Shiva or his aspects, or he is a supreme god in diverse versions of Hindu mythology. Brahma, along with other deities, is sometimes viewed as a form (saguna) of the otherwise formless (nirguna) Brahman, the ultimate metaphysical reality in Vedantic Hinduism. In an alternate version, some Puranas state him to be
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Makara (Hindu mythology)


design motif in the beautiful lintels of the Roluos group of temples: Preah Ko, Bakong, and Lolei. At Banteay Srei, carvings of makaras disgorging other monsters were installed on many of the buildings' corners. Lord Vishnu's earrings are shown in the form of Makara; but "makarakundala" can also decorate Shiva's ears. Its contemporary usage is as ornaments in the form of bracelets in hollow silver ware inlaid with jewels for eyes and ears, which is given as a wedding gift to the bride. Some traditional
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Thondaradippodi Alvar


a detailed account of the "azhwars" and their works. According to these texts, the saints were considered incarnations of some form of Vishnu. Poigai is considered an incarnation of "Panchajanya" (Krishna's conch), Bhootham of "Kaumodakee" (Vishnu's Mace/Club), Pey of "Nandaka" (Vishnu's sword), Bhaktisara of "Sudarshana" (Vishnu's discus), Nammazhvar of "Vishvaksena" (Vishnu's commander), Madhurakavi of "Vainatheya" (Vishnu's eagle, Garuda
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Garur


according to Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva and Parvati were married at the confluence of River Gomati its other name in Hindu mythology known as GOMI River. (originated from Aana village path of the Kausani. known as Pinath Velly. Here, Lord Shiva huge temple called Pinath Mandir) and Garur Ganga. Dedicated to SivaVaidyanatha, the Lord of Physicians, the Baijnath temple is actually a complex of temples built by the Katyuri kings with the idols of Shiva, Ganesh, Parvati, Chandika, Kuber, Surya and Brahma. Also the
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Badami cave temples


among various sculptures of Hindu divinities and themes, a prominent carving is of the Tandava-dancing Shiva as Nataraja. Cave 2 is mostly similar to Cave 1 in terms of its layout and dimensions, featuring Hindu subjects of which the relief of Vishnu as Trivikrama is the largest. The largest cave is Cave 3, featuring Vishnu-related mythology, and it is also the most intricately carved cave in the complex. Cave 4 is dedicated to revered figures of Jainism. Around the lake, Badami has additional caves of which one
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Art of Champa


ascetics, just as the lingam it supported represented the god himself. Another important work of the Mỹ Sơn E1 style is the unfinished sandstone pediment that was once affixed over the main entrance to the temple at Mỹ Sơn E1. The pediment shows the dawn of the present era according to Hindu mythology. Vishnu is reclining at the bottom of the ocean. His bed is Sesha the serpent. A lotus grows upwards from Vishnu's navel, and Brahma emerges from the lotus in order to recreate the universe. In 875, the
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Kakatiya dynasty


Beta I (son of Gunda IV) "Garudamka"-Beta, and "Garuda" here appears to refer to the family's emblem. In Hindu mythology, Garuda is the vahana of god Vishnu. The Rashtrakutas and some other dynasties of Deccan claimed descent from the Vrishni clan (associated with Vishnu's avatar Krishna), and had adopted Garuda as their royal insignia. According to Sastry, this corroborates the theory that the Kakatiyas were associated with the Rashtrakuta family. Sastry further speculates that the Kakatiyas may have adopted the Garuda symbol because
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Mahakali — Anth Hi Aarambh Hai


Mahakali - Anth Hi Aarambh Hai (English: "Mahakali - The end marks the beginning") is a Hindi mythological television show that aired on Colors TV. The show's plot revolves around the much adored tale of Goddess Parvati, the wife of Lord Shiva and sister of Lord Vishnu, and her alter-ego, Mahakali. Adi Parashakti/Mahakali, the supreme Goddess of the Universe (according to the Shakta faith) creates Brahma - the progenitor, Vishnu - the protector and Shiva - the destroyer, and their
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Carved wood vahanas in National Museum


pieces. It is a large mythical bird in Hindu Mythology, usually the mount("Vahana") of Lord Vishnu. It is made in Human form having a body of a strong man with a human face, wings, Eagle beak like nose with a crown on his head. This was once a part of temple chariot procession Ratha-Utsava This mayura vahana (peacock vehicle) is the mount of Lord Kartikeya or Murugan. It was carved in Tamil Nadu. This peacock vehicle would have been used in similar temple processions. Tanjore
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Dhamrai Rathayatra


Dhamrai Jagannath Roth () is a chariot temple, a Roth, dedicated to the Hindu God Jagannath located in Dhamrai, Bangladesh. The annual Jagannath Roth Jatra is a famous Hindu festival attracting thousands of people. The Roth Jatra in Dhamrai is one of the most important events for the Hindu community of Bangladesh. Sri Jagannath (Lord of the World) is believed by the Hindus to be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, one among the Holy Hindu Trinity of Gods (Brahma the creator, Vishnu the preserver, and Shiva the
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Varaha


Varaha (, , "boar") is the avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu who takes the form of a boar to rescue goddess earth. Varaha is listed as third in the Dashavatara, the ten principal avatars of Vishnu. In Hindu mythology, when the demon Hiranyaksha tormented the earth (personified as the goddess Bhudevi) and its inhabitants, Bhudevi was sank into the primordial waters. Vishnu took the form of the Varaha, descended into the depths of the oceans to rescue her. Varaha slew the demon and retrieved the
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Madhu-Kaitabha


Madhu () and Kaitabha (), Rakshasas or demons of Hindu mythology, are associated with Hindu religious cosmology. They both originated from one of the ears of God Vishnu, while he was in the deep sleep of Yoganidra. From his navel, a lotus sprouted on which Brahma, the creator, was found sitting and contemplating the creation of the cosmos. Bhagavata Purana states that during the creation, the demons Madhu and Kaitabha stole the Vedas from Brahma and deposited them deep inside the waters of the primeval ocean. Vishnu
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Vasishtha


, as well as some versions of the "Agni Purana" and "Vishnu Purana" are attributed to him. He is the subject of many mythologies, such as him being in possession of the divine cow Kamadhenu and Nandini her child, who could grant anything to their owners. He is famous in Hindu mythologies for his legendary conflicts with sage Vishvamitra. Vashishtha is also spelled as ' and is Sanskrit for "most excellent, best or richest. According to Monier-Williams, it is sometimes incorrectly spelt as Vashishtha or
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Vyasa (title)


called Vyasa. He was born in Tanahun district of Nepal, in a city currently named Damauli. According to Hindu beliefs, Krishna Dvaipāyana Vyasa is an incarnation of the god Vishnu. During each Dvapara Yuga, in every Kalpa, Lord takes incarnation as Veda Vyasa and effects the division of Vedas for the benefit of human beings. Guru Drona's son Rishi Aswatthama will become the next Vyasa, who in turn divide the Veda in 29th Mahayuga of 7th Manvantara. The Vishnu Purana has a theory about Vyasa. The Hindu view
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Mukteshwar Mahadev Temple


Mukteshwar Mahadev Temple (मुक्तेश्वर महादेव मंदिर) is a popular shrine of Lord Shiva, it is also known as Mukesaran Mandir - located near Pathankot City on Shahpur Kandi Dam road. It is the holy temple of the Hindu religion, where the idols of Lord Ganesha, Lord Bramha, Lord Vishnu, Lord Hanuman and Goddess Parvati are present. This temple is one of the most sacred places around Pathankot. There are some caves which date to the time of the Mahabharata. According to a legend, the Pandavas stayed in those
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Govinda


' and ' (Sanskrit/Hindi: / and ) (also known as ) are the names of Vishnu which mean "Cowherd" and "Protector of Cows". These names are also popularly addressed to Krishna, referring to his youthful activity as a cowherd boy. This name appears as the 187th and the 539th name of Lord Vishnu in Vishnu Sahasranama. Lord Vishnu or his complete incarnation Krishna are regarded as the Supreme God in the Vaishnava tradition and also by much of the pan-Hindu tradition. Gopala Krishna of
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Atmabodha Upanishad


. Vishnu's attributes the conch, chakra and mace are mentioned and interpreted to denote Akasha (ether), Manas (Mind) and Buddhi (intelligence). Brahman resides on the heart-lotus. Narayana, the "Brahmanya" (Lord of the city of Brahman), has effulgence and glows with light. He is called Vishnu, son of Devaki (an epithet of the god Krishna, avatar of Vishnu), Madhusudana (the slayer of the demon Madhu), Pundarikaksha (whose eyes are like lotuses)
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Avatar


evil, thereby restoring Dharma. Traditional Hindus see themselves not as "Hindu", but as Vaishnava (Worshippers of Vishnu), Shaiva (Worshippers of Shiva), or Shakta (Worshipper of the Shakti). Each of the deities has its own iconography and mythology, but common to all is the fact that the divine reality has an explicit form, a form that the worshipper can behold. An oft-quoted passage from the Bhagavad Gita describes the typical role of an avatar of Vishnu: The Vishnu avatars appear in
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Sri Mariamman Temple, Medan


Mariamman temple was named after the goddess Mariamman. According to Hindu belief, Goddess Mariamman is the goddess who is believed to have the power to cure many diseases, relieve mild forms diseases, outbreaks of severe illnesses and can cause it to rain when experiencing drought. The goddess is worshiped in several regions of South India such as Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Besides being used to worship the Goddess Mariamman, is also used to worship the Hindu gods such as Lord Vishnu, Lord Ganesha, Lord Shiva, Lord Durga
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Nrusinhavatar


him with various means but Vishnu saves him each time. At last he orders his on to embrace a hot iron pillar in the court but Vishnu appears in the incarnation (avatar) of Nrusinh from the split pillar and slays Hiranyakashipu. The principal characters are: The play recounts the Hindu puranic mythological tale of Nrusinhavatar, an avatar of Vishnu with a picture of contemporary household. The mythological tale is taken from the "Prahaladavritanta" chapter of seventh book ("skandha") of Bhagvata Purana. The character of a jester
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Upulvan


Upulvan (, ) is a guardian deity of Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan Buddhists believe him also as a protector of the Buddhism in the country. The name Upulvan depicts his body colour which means "blue water lily coloured". The cult of Upulvan started during the medieval period in Sri Lanka and later the deity was identified with the god Vishnu ("Vishnu deviyo") of the Hindu tradition. According to the local lore and legend, Upulvan is the god whom the Lord Buddha entrusted with the guardianship of Sri Lanka
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History of primitive, ancient Western and non-Western trumpets


used today as an instrument of folk music and dance; formerly it was employed as a heraldic instrument to declare war or celebrate victory. According to Hindu mythology the "śankh" will be blown by Siva at the end of the current World Age as a sort of Last Trump. The conch shell is also used as a signal in Buddhist ceremonies in the Far East. In Tibet it is known as the "dun-dkar", or "dung-dkar"; in China it is the "faluo" or
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