Lakshmi Narasimha (Sanskrit: लक्ष्मीनरसिंह, romanized: Lakṣmīnarasiṃha) is an iconographical depiction of Narasimha, the fourth avatar of Vishnu, with his consort Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity.[1] It is one of the five iconographical forms of Narasimha, among Jvala Narasimha, Gandaberunda Narasimha, Ugra Narasimha, and Yoga Narasimha.[2]
In an alternate iteration of the legend of Narasimha, after he slays Hiranyakashipu, his fury is still unabated. The deity is enraged that his virtuous devotee, Prahlada, is traumatised by the violent deeds of his own father. Despite the fact that the devas sing his praises and extol his glories, he remains unpacified. The devas proceed to pray to Lakshmi, who appears before her consort. She soothes Narasimha, assuring him that both his devotee and the world had been saved. Hearing his wife's words, the deity is pacified, and his appearance also becomes more benign. As a result, Lakshmi Narasimha is venerated as a representation of gentleness and peace.[3]
IconographyEdit
Narasimha is depicted with his consort Lakshmi, seated on his lap.[4] In contrast to his ugra (terrible) aspect, where his face is contorted and enraged, he appears to be serene in this form.[5] He often carries his aspects of the Sudarshana Chakra and Panchajanya, and his murti is decorated with ornaments and garlands.[6]
SymbolismEdit
In the Thiruppavai, the mythical motif of the lion is invoked in the representation of Lakshmi Narasimha. The deity is regarded to be magnanimous, the greatest of all beings (Purushottama), and his heart is symbolised by his consort, Lakshmi.[7]
^Srivatsa, Indira (2022-04-24). A TO Z INDIA - MAY 2022. A TO Z INDIA. p. 8.
^Sharmaao, N. Raganatha; Litent (2014-01-01). Lakshmi. Litent.
^Mallik, Anupama; Chaudhury, Santanu; Chandru, Vijay; Srinivasan, Sharada (2018-03-31). Digital Hampi: Preserving Indian Cultural Heritage. Springer. p. 183. ISBN978-981-10-5738-0.
^Sastri, Hosakote Krishna (1916). South-indian Images of Gods and Goddesses. Government Press. p. 26.
^Knapp, Stephen (2008-05-29). Seeing Spiritual India: A Guide to Temples, Holy Sites, Festivals and Traditions. iUniverse. p. 413. ISBN978-0-595-61452-3.
^Padmanabhan, Chenni (1995). Concept of Sri Andal's Tiruppavai. R.P. Publications. ISBN978-81-900655-0-4.
lakshmi, narasimha, sanskrit, लक, नरस, romanized, lakṣmīnarasiṃha, iconographical, depiction, narasimha, fourth, avatar, vishnu, with, consort, lakshmi, goddess, prosperity, five, iconographical, forms, narasimha, among, jvala, narasimha, gandaberunda, narasim. Lakshmi Narasimha Sanskrit लक ष म नरस ह romanized Lakṣminarasiṃha is an iconographical depiction of Narasimha the fourth avatar of Vishnu with his consort Lakshmi the goddess of prosperity 1 It is one of the five iconographical forms of Narasimha among Jvala Narasimha Gandaberunda Narasimha Ugra Narasimha and Yoga Narasimha 2 Lakshmi NarasimhaGod of TimeGoddess of ProsperityLakshmi Narasimha with PrahladaVenerated inVaishnavismAffiliationSri VaishnavismAbodeVaikunthaFestivalsNarasimha Jayanti Contents 1 Legend 2 Iconography 3 Symbolism 4 Temples 5 Gallery 6 References 7 External linksLegend EditSee also Narasimha and Hiranyakashipu In an alternate iteration of the legend of Narasimha after he slays Hiranyakashipu his fury is still unabated The deity is enraged that his virtuous devotee Prahlada is traumatised by the violent deeds of his own father Despite the fact that the devas sing his praises and extol his glories he remains unpacified The devas proceed to pray to Lakshmi who appears before her consort She soothes Narasimha assuring him that both his devotee and the world had been saved Hearing his wife s words the deity is pacified and his appearance also becomes more benign As a result Lakshmi Narasimha is venerated as a representation of gentleness and peace 3 Iconography EditNarasimha is depicted with his consort Lakshmi seated on his lap 4 In contrast to his ugra terrible aspect where his face is contorted and enraged he appears to be serene in this form 5 He often carries his aspects of the Sudarshana Chakra and Panchajanya and his murti is decorated with ornaments and garlands 6 Symbolism EditIn the Thiruppavai the mythical motif of the lion is invoked in the representation of Lakshmi Narasimha The deity is regarded to be magnanimous the greatest of all beings Purushottama and his heart is symbolised by his consort Lakshmi 7 nbsp Lakshmi Narasimha temple DharmapuriTemples EditLakshmi Narasimha temple Antarvedi Lakshmi Narasimha temple Dharmapuri Lakshmi Narasimha temple Yadadri Lakshmi Narasimha temple Mangalagiri Lakshminarasimha temple Javagal Lakshmi Narasimha temple Bhadravati Lakshminarasimha temple Haranhalli Lakshminarasimha temple Vignasante Lakshmi Narasimhar temple Narasinghapuram Lakshminarasimha temple NuggehalliGallery Edit nbsp Lakshmi Narasimha Bangalore nbsp Lakshmi Narasimha Bejjanki Telangana nbsp Sculpture of Lakshmi Narasimha nbsp 16th century Vijayanagara depiction nbsp Statue of Lakshmi Narsimha cast in bronzeReferences Edit Lakshminarasimha Lakṣminarasiṃha Lakshmi narasimha 5 definitions wisdomlib org Retrieved 2022 10 02 Srivatsa Indira 2022 04 24 A TO Z INDIA MAY 2022 A TO Z INDIA p 8 Sharmaao N Raganatha Litent 2014 01 01 Lakshmi Litent Mallik Anupama Chaudhury Santanu Chandru Vijay Srinivasan Sharada 2018 03 31 Digital Hampi Preserving Indian Cultural Heritage Springer p 183 ISBN 978 981 10 5738 0 Sastri Hosakote Krishna 1916 South indian Images of Gods and Goddesses Government Press p 26 Knapp Stephen 2008 05 29 Seeing Spiritual India A Guide to Temples Holy Sites Festivals and Traditions iUniverse p 413 ISBN 978 0 595 61452 3 Padmanabhan Chenni 1995 Concept of Sri Andal s Tiruppavai R P Publications ISBN 978 81 900655 0 4 External links Edit nbsp Hinduism portal nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Lakshmi Narasimha Lakshmi Narayana Vaikuntha Kamalaja Radha Krishna Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Lakshmi Narasimha amp oldid 1180100793, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
