Lord Vishnu, one of the most prominent of all Hindu gods is a subject of numerous iconic manifestations and widespread artistic representations. Despite these varied manifestations, he is consistently seen as the preserver of harmony and the maintainer of order and tradition.
Here we see him seated in lalitasana on a two-layered lotus seat. He wears the attire of an ancient king, looking majestic and divine at the same time. He is seen wearing large decorative armlets and bracelets, a number of necklaces, long earrings and a royal crown.
In the upper right hand, he holds the discus, symbol of the mind. In his upper left hand, he holds the conch that represents the five elements. In his lower left hand, which represents the notion of individual existence, is the mace, symbol of primeval knowledge. With the front right hand, he makes a gesture of blessing. In the images of all deities, the four hands express dominion over the four directions of space and thus absolute power.
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