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Hand object/Symbol

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

Thursday, September 11, 2025 0

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

Thursday, September 11, 2025 0

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

Thursday, September 11, 2025 0

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

Thursday, September 11, 2025 0

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 →

Thursday, September 11, 2025 0

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 →

Thursday, August 28, 2025 0

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 →

Thursday, August 14, 2025 0
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