Vishnu with Sreedevi and Bhoodevi

Vishnu sitting with Sridevi and Bhudevi atop Anantha
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
- Iconographic Attributes
- Vishnu is seated on top of Anantha. The five hoods of Anantha are visible above his head, wearing yellow dhoti and a bluish uttareeya, holding shankha, chakra, gada and padma in his hands, in his forearms. Towards his left and right are Sridevi and Bhudevi, both wearing identical saris with golden borders and blue blouses. They have long flowing hair and a crown on their head. One of their hands is resting on their hips.
- Visual & Formal Features
- Background pattern, Facial expression detail, Hand gesture (mudra), Ornamentation
- Rasa
- Shanta
Spatial & Architectural
- Position in Pradakshina Sequence
- 27
- Adjacent Panels
- Parasuraman and Shiivaparivaram
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_P027
- Rights / Notes
- These images may not be reproduced, redistributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior permission.
