The Chola Dynasty

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Nārāyaṇa — the Universal Abode

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

Narasiṁha — Man-Lion

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

Madhusūdana — Destroyer of Madhu

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

Mādhava — Lord of Knowledge

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

Śri Kṛishṇa — the Dark One

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

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 – Gadā/Mace, P – Padma/Lotus,… Continue Reading →

Vishṇu

Description HINDUS are either Vaishṇavites (followers of Vishṇu), Śaivites (followers of Śiva) or Śāktās (those who offer worship to Śakti, the Divine Mother). This would indicate the great importance of Vishṇu, probably the most popular of the Hindu gods. Though… Continue Reading →

Pitāmaha

The characteristics of different forms of Brahmā are listed here. Description No description available. Informations Colour: — Vehicle: — Āsana: — Faces: — Hands: Four Objects in hands/Symbols: Akśasūtra, book, ladle (sruk) & vase1 (RP & RM)2 Hand pose: —… Continue Reading →

Kamalāsana

The characteristics of different forms of Brahmā are listed here. Description No description available. Informations Colour: — Vehicle: — Āsana: — Faces: — Hands: Four Objects in hands/Symbols: Akśasūtra, sruk, book & vase1 (RP & RM)2 Hand pose: — Hair… Continue Reading →

Vishvakarma

The characteristics of different forms of Brahmā are listed here. Description No description available. Informations Colour: — Vehicle: — Āsana: — Faces: — Hands: Four Objects in hands/Symbols: Akśasūtra, book, vase & sruk (ladle)1 (RP & RM)2 Hand pose: —… Continue Reading →

Lokapala Brahmā

The characteristics of different forms of Brahmā are listed here. Description No description available. Informations Colour: — Vehicle: — Āsana: — Faces: — Hands: Four Objects in hands/Symbols: Rosary, book, lotus & vase1 Hand pose: — Hair dress: — Consort:… Continue Reading →

Prajāpati

The characteristics of different forms of Brahmā are listed here. Description No description available. Informations Colour: — Vehicle: — Āsana: — Faces: Four Hands: — Objects in hands/Symbols: — Hand pose: — Hair dress: — Consort: — Miscellaneous: Suvarṇī on… Continue Reading →

Brahmā

Description THE HINDU Triad comprises Brahmā, Vishṇu and Śiva—Creator, Protector, and Destroyer, representing the creative, preservative and destructive energies of God. Brahmā embodies ‘Rajo-guṇa’, the quality of passion or desire, the cause of creation. Śiva is the embodiment of the… 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.

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