Complete Definition of "Vishnu"

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Etymology
From Skr. विष�ण�.

Proper noun
en-proper noun

  1. One of the Trimurti (Trinity) in Hindu mythology, and the most popularly worshipped god in Hinduism. Vishnu is commonly depicted as being blue in colour and having four arms: with each hand holding either a lotus, a mace, a conch shell or Chakra weapon. Vishnu is the Supreme god of the Vaishnavites (a Hindu sect) and many of the Vishnu�s avatars are encrypted in the advaithas.

Synonyms
Narayana

Category:Hindu deities

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