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The chaturvimshatimurti are all represented as standing and holding the four attributes of Vishnu: the Sudarshana Chakra (discus), Panchajanya (conch), Kaumodaki (mace), and Padma (lotus). Symbolising the deity's different visible forms, the only difference between these images is the order of the emblems held by his four hands . [ 5 ]
The image holds Vishnu's icons – a conch in the upper right hand, a chakra (discuss) in the upper left, a rosary in the lower right and a mace in the lower left. In the shrines facing north, south and west respectively are the images of Kali (a form of Durga), the god Vishnu, and Boothanatha Linga (the universal symbol of the god Shiva).
Lakshmi Narayana (Sanskrit: लक्ष्मी-नारायण, IAST: Lakṣmīnārāyaṇa) or Lakshmi Narayan is the dual representation of the Hindu deities Vishnu, also known as Narayana, and his consort, Lakshmi, traditionally featured in their abode, Vaikuntha.
Chakrapada is depicted as the form of the deity who granted the Sudarshana Chakra to Vishnu. Somaskanda: Somaskanda is depicted as the form of the deity accompanied by Parvati and Skanda. Ekapada: Ekapada is depicted as the form of the deity who only has one foot, with Brahma and Vishnu emerging from his form. Vigneshanugraha
Vishnu [2] In Hinduism , Kamalā ( Sanskrit : कमला ) transl. 'lotus' or Kamalātmikā , ( Sanskrit : कमलात्मिका ) also known as Kamalālayā ( transl. the one who dwells in lotuses ) is considered to be the Tantric characterisation of the goddess of prosperity, Lakshmi . [ 3 ]
In the Dashavatara and the other incarnations of Vishnu, Lakshmi appears as Bhudevi or Varahi for Varaha, Anagha for Dattatreya, Padma for Vamana, Dharani for Parashurama, Sita for Rama, Revati for Balarama, Rukmini or Radha for Krishna, Rati for Pradyumna, Usha for Aniruddha, and Tara for Buddha.
Chennakeshava Temple commissioned by Vishnuvardhana, Vesara architecture at Belur The Hoysaleshwara temple at Halebidu was financed by Ketamalla and Kesarasetti, rich merchants who dedicated it to King Vishnuvardhana and his queen Shantaladevi Kappe Chennigaraya temple built by queen Shantala Devi Relief of King Vishnuvardhana and queen Shantala Devi, in the Chennakeshava temple at Belur.
Lakshmi chose Vishnu as her consort, spiritually residing herself within his chest, restoring the providence of the devas. After the amrita (nectar of immortality) had been offered to the devas, they were able to vanquish the asuras in battle, and the sovereignty of the three worlds was restored to Indra.