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Keśava — the Long-haired

Twenty-four images of Vishnu in according to the Rupamaṇdana.1 Upper right hand: Śaṅkha Lower right hand: Padma Upper left hand: Chakra Lower left hand: Gadā

Janārdana — the Rewarder

Twenty-four images of Vishnu in according to the Rupamaṇdana.1 Upper right hand: Chakra Lower right hand: Padma Upper left hand: Śaṅkha Lower left hand: Gadā

Hṛishikeśa — Lord of the Sense

Twenty-four images of Vishnu in according to the Rupamaṇdana.1 Upper right hand: Chakra Lower right hand: Gadā Upper left hand: Padma Lower left hand: Śaṅkha

Hari — Remover of Sorrows

Twenty-four images of Vishnu in according to the Rupamaṇdana.1 Upper right hand: Chakra Lower right hand: Śaṅkha Upper left hand: Padma Lower left hand: Gadā

Govinda — Rescuer of the Earth

Twenty-four images of Vishnu in according to the Rupamaṇdana.1 Upper right hand: Gadā Lower right hand: Chakra Upper left hand: Padma Lower left hand: Śaṅkha

Dāmodara — Self-restrained

Twenty-four images of Vishnu in according to the Rupamaṇdana.1 Upper right hand: Śaṅkha Lower right hand: Padma Upper left hand: Gadā Lower left hand: Chakra

Aniruddha — the Unopposed

Twenty-four images of Vishnu in according to the Rupamaṇdana.1 Upper right hand: Gadā Lower right hand: Chakra Upper left hand: Śaṅkha Lower left hand: Padma

Adhokshaja — Sphere of the Universe

Twenty-four images of Vishnu in according to the Rupamaṇdana.1 Upper right hand: Gadā Lower right hand: Padma Upper left hand: Śaṅkha Lower left hand: Chakra

Achyuta — the Never-failing

Twenty-four images of Vishnu in according to the Rupamaṇdana.1 Upper right hand: Padma Lower right hand: Gadā Upper left hand: Chakra Lower left hand: Śaṅkha

Twenty-four images of Vishnu

Here is a tabular overview of the twenty-four forms of Vishnu from various sources. Please note: The source contains different orders of hands. I have standardized them in the tables. Legend: C – Chakra/Wheel, G – Gada/Mace, P – Padma/Lotus,… Continue Reading →

Rajaditya (Kodandarama)

The existence of this king is scientifically confirmed and is known either from religious literature such as Periyapuranam, semi-biographical poems of the later Chola period as well as temple, copper plate and cave inscriptions.

Villavan-Mahadeviyar

The existence of this queen is scientifically confirmed and is known either from religious literature such as Periyapuranam, semi-biographical poems of the later Chola period as well as temple, copper plate and cave inscriptions.

Solamadeviyar

The existence of this queen is scientifically confirmed and is known either from religious literature such as Periyapuranam, semi-biographical poems of the later Chola period as well as temple, copper plate and cave inscriptions.

Mallisvarattu Nampirattiyar Tennavan Mahadeviyar alias Narayana Nangai Nangaiyar

The existence of this queen is scientifically confirmed and is known either from religious literature such as Periyapuranam, semi-biographical poems of the later Chola period as well as temple, copper plate and cave inscriptions.

Kizhan Adikal Ravi Neeli alias Iravi Nîli

The existence of this queen is scientifically confirmed and is known either from religious literature such as Periyapuranam, semi-biographical poems of the later Chola period as well as temple, copper plate and cave inscriptions.

Ko Kizhan Adikal alias Tayar Nampirattiyar Kokkilanadigal

The existence of this queen is scientifically confirmed and is known either from religious literature such as Periyapuranam, semi-biographical poems of the later Chola period as well as temple, copper plate and cave inscriptions.

Kannaradeva – கண்ணரதேவா

The existence of this king is scientifically confirmed and is known either from religious literature such as Periyapuranam, semi-biographical poems of the later Chola period as well as temple, copper plate and cave inscriptions.

Parantaka Chola I. (Vira-Narayana) – பராந்தக சோழன்

The existence of this king is scientifically confirmed and is known either from religious literature such as Periyapuranam, semi-biographical poems of the later Chola period as well as temple, copper plate and cave inscriptions.

Ilangon Pichchi

The existence of this queen is scientifically confirmed and is known either from religious literature such as Periyapuranam, semi-biographical poems of the later Chola period as well as temple, copper plate and cave inscriptions.

Vayiri Akkan alias Tribhuvana Madeviyar

The existence of this queen is scientifically confirmed and is known either from religious literature such as Periyapuranam, semi-biographical poems of the later Chola period as well as temple, copper plate and cave inscriptions.

Aditya Chola I. (Kodandarama) – ஆதித்த சோழன்

The existence of this king is scientifically confirmed and is known either from religious literature such as Periyapuranam, semi-biographical poems of the later Chola period as well as temple, copper plate and cave inscriptions.

Anaghavati

The existence of this queen is scientifically confirmed and is known either from religious literature such as Periyapuranam, semi-biographical poems of the later Chola period as well as temple, copper plate and cave inscriptions.

Vijayalaya Chola – விசயாலய சோழன்

The existence of this king is scientifically confirmed and is known either from religious literature such as Periyapuranam, semi-biographical poems of the later Chola period as well as temple, copper plate and cave inscriptions.

Perunarkilli – பெருநங்கிள்ளி

The existence of this king has not yet been scientifically confirmed and is only evident from religious literature such as Periyapuranam, semi-biographical poems of the later Chola period, and temple and cave inscriptions.

Koccenganan – கோச்செங்கணன்

The existence of this king has not yet been scientifically confirmed and is only evident from religious literature such as Periyapuranam, semi-biographical poems of the later Chola period, and temple and cave inscriptions.

Kopperuncholan – கோப்பெருஞ்சோழன்

The existence of this king has not yet been scientifically confirmed and is only evident from religious literature such as Periyapuranam, semi-biographical poems of the later Chola period, and temple and cave inscriptions.

Veedhividangan – வீதிவிடங்கன்

The existence of this king has not yet been scientifically confirmed and is only evident from religious literature such as Periyapuranam, semi-biographical poems of the later Chola period, and temple and cave inscriptions.

Ellalan – எல்லாளன்

The existence of this king has not yet been scientifically confirmed and is only evident from religious literature such as Periyapuranam, semi-biographical poems of the later Chola period, and temple and cave inscriptions.

Killivalavan – கிள்ளிவளவன்

The existence of this king has not yet been scientifically confirmed and is only evident from religious literature such as Periyapuranam, semi-biographical poems of the later Chola period, and temple and cave inscriptions.

Adimandi – ஆதிமண்டி

The existence of this king has not yet been scientifically confirmed and is only evident from religious literature such as Periyapuranam, semi-biographical poems of the later Chola period, and temple and cave inscriptions.

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