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Deity: Vishnu Location: Alangad Sree Santana Gopala Murthy Temple Theme: Non-narrative

Ananthashayi figure of Lord Vishnu. In this image Vishnu is seen reclining on Anantha, while Sridevi and Bhoodevi are seen sitting beside him near his head and his feet. There are an assembly of devas and sages gathered together in anjali mudra, holding their hands in anjali mudra. Brahma is seen to be grown out of the lotus, seen to be sitting on top of the lotus flower blooming out of Vishnu's navel. There might also be a Shiva linga beside Vishnu's head, but that portion is completely damaged.

Narrative

Textual Source: Non-narrative
Mythological Tale: Vishnu is said to be one of the three Supreme Gods. He is in charge of sthithi or maintaining equilibrium in the world. He is believed to be residing in the ocean Palazhi where he floats atop the serpent Ananthan. He is said to have two consorts: Sreedevi and Bhoodevi.
Episode: Non narrative

Iconography

Primary Deity/Figure: Vishnu
Secondary Figures: Bhoodevi, Sreedevi
Iconographic Form: Vishnu
Iconographic Attributes: Vishnu as Ananthashayi, that is reclining on serpent Anantha. His blue-skinned with multiple arms. His face and portions of his right side are not visible. There is a lotus flower blooming out of his navel. Brahma is seated in it. Sridevi, Bhoodevi, on either sides of Vishnu. Image of Sridevi is not visible. Bhoodevi sits near the feet of Vishnu. Sridevi sits near the head of Vishnu. The five hoods of Ananda can be seen. Devas wearing crowns on their head, on top of their head, and sages with beards and mustaches with hair in a bun, wearing rudraksha, all holding their hands together in Anjali mudra. Heavily damaged panel.
Visual & Formal Features: Background pattern, Facial expression detail, Hand gesture (mudra), Ornamentation
Rasa: Shanta

Spatial & Architectural

Position in Pradakshina Sequence: 55
Adjacent Panels: Kuchelavritham and Sreerama Pattabhishekam

Condition & Documentation

Condition: Fair
Deterioration Type: Pigment loss
Restoration Status: Unrestored
Documentation Type: DSLR full panel
Permission Basis: Temple authorities
Date of Documentation: 08/08/2024
Artist: Neelakantan Ilayath
Identifier: ASG_P055
Rights / Notes: These images may not be reproduced, redistributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior permission.