Viṣṇu through the eyes of sculptors, painters, and craftsmen across the ages
Vishnu Trivikrama — 7th century CE, Badami cave temple. The dwarf Vamana who grew to stride across the universe in three steps.
Vishnu Narayana — Chola granite, 11th century CE. The preserver reclines on the serpent Ananta, Lakshmi at his feet.
Krishna — Pahari miniature, c. 1810–20. The most beloved avatar: flute-player, butter-thief, charioteer of Arjuna.
Udayagiri Caves, cave 5, Vishnu as Varaha Avatar (9839977024) — Udayagiri Caves, cave 5, Vishnu as Varaha Avatar The Udayagiri Caves are an early Hindu ritual site in the state of Madhya Pradesh, Northern India. Photo/art: Arian Zwegers from Brussels, Belgium. CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
The Chennakeshava Temple is an early 12th-century Vaishnavism Hindu temple in the Hassan district of Karnataka state, India. Photo/art: Ms Sarah Welch. CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
