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Vishnu

Hindu deity

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Images featuring Vishnu

41 images from works
  • Vishnu resting on the ocean accompanied by Lakshmi, Tumbara, Hanuman, Narada, Garuda and Brahma sitting on a lotus. Chromolithograph.
  • Narasimha disembowelling Hiranyakasipu in front of his son and attendants. Chromolithograph, 1883.
  • Vishnu in his incarnation as Narasimha, the man-lion. Engraving, 1672.
  • Vishnu in his incarnation as Parashurama. Engraving, 1672.
  • The god Vishnu, holding his attributes the discus and the conch shell. Gouache painting by an Indian artist.
  • Narasimha disembowelling Haranyakasipu in front of his son and two female attendants. Chromolithograph.
  • Srirangam, India: water tank in the Temple. Coloured lithograph by T.C. Dibdin after J. Fergusson.
  • Vishnu reclining on the ocean with Brahma springing from a lotus growing from Vishnu's navel with attendants. Coloured transfer lithograph.
  • The holy Cow personified as World Mother with many Sanskrit verses. Chromolithograph.
  • Vishnu in his incarnation as Vamana the dwarf. Engraving, 1672.
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Works from the collections

52 works

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    Page 141: Vishnu carried on his transport, Garuda. Watercolour drawing.

    | Reference: 27431i
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    Vishnu in his incarnation as Parashurama. Engraving, 1672.

    | Date: [1672] | Reference: 726132i
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    Vamana avatar: Vaman before King Bali and consort. Gouache drawing.

    | Reference: 25959i
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    Srirangam, India: water tank in the Temple. Coloured lithograph by T.C. Dibdin after J. Fergusson.

    | James Fergusson | Reference: 22792i
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    Narasimha disembowelling Haranyakasipu in front of his son and two female attendants. Chromolithograph.

    | Reference: 26344i
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Related topics

Hindu gods
Hindu mythology
Incarnation
Avatars (Religion)
Legendary Creatures
Hindu symbolism
Hindu goddesses
Garuḍa (Mythical bird)
Lotus
Religion

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