Lakshmi Narasimha

Lakshmi Narasimha
	God of Time; Goddess of Prosperity
	Lakshmi Narasimha with Prahlada
Venerated in	Vaishnavism
Affiliation	Sri Vaishnavism
Abode	Vaikuntha
Festivals	Narasimha Jayanti

Short description: Form of Hindu god Narasimha with consort Lakshmi

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]

Legend

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

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]

Symbolism

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]

Lakshmi Narasimha temple, Dharmapuri

Temples

Lakshmi 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, Nuggehalli

Gallery

Lakshmi Narasimha, Bangalore
Lakshmi Narasimha, Bejjanki, Telangana
Sculpture of Lakshmi Narasimha
16th century Vijayanagara depiction
Statue of Lakshmi Narsimha cast in bronze

References

↑ "Lakshminarasimha, Lakṣmīnarasiṃha, Lakshmi-narasimha: 5 definitions" (in en). https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/lakshminarasimha.
↑ Srivatsa, Indira (2022-04-24) (in en). A TO Z INDIA - MAY 2022. A TO Z INDIA. pp. 8. https://books.google.com/books?id=5YFsEAAAQBAJ&dq=five+forms+of+narasimha&pg=PA8.
↑ Sharmaao, N. Raganatha; Litent (2014-01-01) (in en). Lakshmi. Litent. https://books.google.com/books?id=8RLDAgAAQBAJ&dq=lakshmi+narasimha&pg=PP8.
↑ Mallik, Anupama; Chaudhury, Santanu; Chandru, Vijay; Srinivasan, Sharada (2018-03-31) (in en). Digital Hampi: Preserving Indian Cultural Heritage. Springer. pp. 183. ISBN 978-981-10-5738-0. https://books.google.com/books?id=SsRTDwAAQBAJ&dq=lakshmi+narasimha+lap&pg=PA183.
↑ Sastri, Hosakote Krishna (1916) (in en). South-indian Images of Gods and Goddesses. Government Press. pp. 26. https://books.google.com/books?id=jpojAAAAMAAJ&q=lakshmi+narasimha+serene.
↑ Knapp, Stephen (2008-05-29) (in en). Seeing Spiritual India: A Guide to Temples, Holy Sites, Festivals and Traditions. iUniverse. pp. 413. ISBN 978-0-595-61452-3. https://books.google.com/books?id=d1JJCgAAQBAJ&dq=lakshmi+narasimha+form&pg=PT413.
↑ Padmanabhan, Chenni (1995) (in en). Concept of Sri Andal's Tiruppavai. R.P. Publications. ISBN 978-81-900655-0-4. https://books.google.com/books?id=63FkAAAAMAAJ&q=the+lion+is+symbolic+lakshmi+narasimha.

External links

Lakshmi Narayana
Vaikuntha Kamalaja
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[1] "Lakshminarasimha, Lakṣmīnarasiṃha, Lakshmi-narasimha: 5 definitions" (in en). https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/lakshminarasimha.

[2] Srivatsa, Indira (2022-04-24) (in en). A TO Z INDIA - MAY 2022. A TO Z INDIA. pp. 8. https://books.google.com/books?id=5YFsEAAAQBAJ&dq=five+forms+of+narasimha&pg=PA8.

[3] Sharmaao, N. Raganatha; Litent (2014-01-01) (in en). Lakshmi. Litent. https://books.google.com/books?id=8RLDAgAAQBAJ&dq=lakshmi+narasimha&pg=PP8.

[4] Mallik, Anupama; Chaudhury, Santanu; Chandru, Vijay; Srinivasan, Sharada (2018-03-31) (in en). Digital Hampi: Preserving Indian Cultural Heritage. Springer. pp. 183. ISBN 978-981-10-5738-0. https://books.google.com/books?id=SsRTDwAAQBAJ&dq=lakshmi+narasimha+lap&pg=PA183.

[5] Sastri, Hosakote Krishna (1916) (in en). South-indian Images of Gods and Goddesses. Government Press. pp. 26. https://books.google.com/books?id=jpojAAAAMAAJ&q=lakshmi+narasimha+serene.

[6] Knapp, Stephen (2008-05-29) (in en). Seeing Spiritual India: A Guide to Temples, Holy Sites, Festivals and Traditions. iUniverse. pp. 413. ISBN 978-0-595-61452-3. https://books.google.com/books?id=d1JJCgAAQBAJ&dq=lakshmi+narasimha+form&pg=PT413.

[7] Padmanabhan, Chenni (1995) (in en). Concept of Sri Andal's Tiruppavai. R.P. Publications. ISBN 978-81-900655-0-4. https://books.google.com/books?id=63FkAAAAMAAJ&q=the+lion+is+symbolic+lakshmi+narasimha.

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