A representation of the Hindu god Vishnu, which shows him reclining atop a coiled form of the serpent Ananta, on top of the Kshira Sagara or “ocean of milk.” Within iconographic traditions, this depiction of the deity symbolises the cosmic balance.
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One of the five Tathagatas or the five transcendental Buddhas in Vajrayana Buddhism, Vairochana is a celestial buddha who is…
An incarnation of Shiva as the killer of the elephant demon Gajasura. It is commonly depicted in Hindu temples, particularly…
In Hindu mythology, Bhringi is a sage and an attendant of the deity, Shiva. In iconographical convention, he is often…
A Buddha in human form, they attain enlightenment once they perform their allotted task on Earth and are released from…
Meaning "creation" in Sanskrit, it is one of the cosmic acts of deities in the Hindu religious tradition. It is…
A celestial dancer or apsara known for her beauty, Urvashi was part of Indra’s court. She is believed to have…
A form of the Hindu goddess Parvati or Parameswari, who is the consort of the deity Shiva.
A form of the Hindu deity Shiva worshipped as one of the principal deities of the Meenakshi Temple, Madurai, in…