Fourth Avatar of Vishnu, Protector of Devotees & Slayer of Hiranyakashipu• Granth: Itihasa & Purana
Lord Narasimha
भगवान नृसिंह
The terrifying yet supremely loving fourth incarnation of Lord Vishnu who manifested from a palace pillar to protect his child devotee Prahlad and destroy cosmic tyranny.
Known Epithets & Aliases
Man-Lion AvatarFourth Avatar of Vishnu
Significance & Lore
Lord Narasimha destroyed the demonic boons of Hiranyakashipu by appearing at twilight, on a threshold, as neither beast nor human.
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Key Attributes & Weapons
- ✦Manifested from Pillar
- ✦Slayer of Hiranyakashipu
- ✦Supreme Protector
- ✦Twilight Avatar
Canonical Reference
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