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	Vishnu - the Cosmic Protector
		Vishnu is the lord of preservation and is known as the All-Provider.
		Lord Vishnu is sometimes depicted in a grand manner as representing a magnification of his essence containing the entire cosmos, in a form known as Vishwaroop (Vishwa - the cosmos; Roop - form or manifestation).
		Lord Vishnu is said to have manifested himself in various incarnations, called Avatars, for the destruction of evil or restoration of faith and justice in the world.
	www.dollsofindia.com /vishnu.htm (6130 words)

	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Vishnu
		In the Puranas Vishnu is described as being the color of clouds (dark-blue), four-armed, holding a lotus, mace, conch and chakra.
		Within the Advaita traditions, Vishnu is viewed as one of many 'forms' of the ultimately formless Brahman, however Smarta adherents worship Vishnu as one of the five principal forms.
		In the Trimurti, Vishnu is responsible for the maintenance or 'preservation' of the universe, with the other roles of creation and destruction being under the care of Brahma and Shiva, respectively.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Vishnu (1196 words)

	Vishnu, Hindu God Vishnu, Avatar Vishnu, Lord Vishnu, Vishnu Hindu God, Incarnation Vishnu, Lord Vishnu
		Vishnu is one of the principal Hindu deities, worshipped as the protector and preserver of the world and restorer of dharma (moral order).
		Vishnu's final avatar is expected to arrive at a time when the earth is at the end of its present cycle, with the purpose of destroying the world and subsequently recreating it.
		Vishnu, taking the form of a large boar, Varaha, dived into the ocean and carried the goddess out of the ocean supported by his two tusks and his massive snout.
	www.lotussculpture.com /vishnu1.htm (1093 words)

	Lord Vishnu
		Lord Brahma Is The First Of The Hindu Trinity And Is Considered The Creator
		He is often depicted reclining on a coiled and many headed cobra(sheshnag) which rests on the cosmic waters.
		Lord Vishnu's consort is Goddess Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth
	www.csuohio.edu /hindu/Vishnu.htm (240 words)

	Tibetan Foundation - Incarnations of Lord Vishnu, Nine Principal Avatars
		Vishnu is the embodiment of mercy and goodness, the self-existent, all-pervading power that preserves the universe and maintains the cosmic order Dharma.
		Vishnu is often represented resting on the coiled serpent Shesha, with Vishnu's consort Lakshmi massaging his feet.
		Varaha or the Boar incarnation of Vishnu He killed the demon Hiranyaksha, recovered the stolen Veda's and released the Earth from the bottom of the ocean.
	tibetanfoundation.org /biographies/vishnu.php (461 words)

	Lord Vishnu
		Lord Vishnu is also seen standing on the whirl of a lotus flower with four hands, which represent the four directions and indicates His absolute power in the four corners of the universe.
		Lord Shesha is often seen floating on the causal waters of the Garbhodaka Ocean, which exists on the bottom of the universe.
		However, Lord Krishna explains in the Bhagavad-gita (3.14-15) that all living entities subsist on food grains, which are produced from rains, which is manifest through the performance of spiritual activities prescribed in the spiritual writings of the Vedic scripture and the teachings of the Lord and great sages.
	www.stephen-knapp.com /lord_vishnu.htm (5134 words)

	Lord Vishnu
		Vishnu resides in the milky waters of Vaikunth on a bed made of the coils of the the thousand hooded great serpent, Adishesha of infinite dimensions.
		Generally all incarnations of God are associated with Lord Vishnu, because Vishnu is the preserver of the worlds and the purpose of an incarnation is also the same.
		Lord Satyanarayana: He the Lord of truth (Sathya), a very popular deity who is generally worshipped in the households on specific occasions.
	www.hinduwebsite.com /hinduism/vishnu.asp (2207 words)

	MantraOnNet.com: Icons Of Vishnu
		Lord Vishnu is depicted in three attitudes; Sayana-murti, sleeping above the causal ocean on the coils of the serpent, Sheshanclug; Sthanaka-murti, standing with four arms and adorned with his various attributes; Asuna-murti, sitting posture.
		Vaijayanti main or the garland of victory round the neck of Lord Vishnu is made of either five rows of fragrant flowers or five rows of jewels representing the five spheres of the senses.
		Lord Vishnu, whose nature is sattva or has the cohesive tendency, is depicted externally as fl, and Shiva, whose inner self is dark or tamasa, is depicted as white.
	www.mantraonnet.com /vishnu-icons.html (921 words)

	Tibetan Foundation - Incarnations of Lord Vishnu, Nine Principal Avatars
		Vishnu is the embodiment of mercy and goodness, the self-existent, all-pervading power that preserves the universe and maintains the cosmic order Dharma.
		Vishnu is often represented resting on the coiled serpent Shesha, with Vishnu's consort Lakshmi massaging his feet.
		Varaha or the Boar incarnation of Vishnu He killed the demon Hiranyaksha, recovered the stolen Veda's and released the Earth from the bottom of the ocean.
	www.tibetanfoundation.org /biographies/vishnu.php (461 words)

	Children's Corner - Stories - Ten Avatars of Vishnu - Dashaavatara
		Lord Vishnu, has incarnated in various life forms through different yugas (ages or eons) in situations where Dharma was in danger, because of certain evil elements in the world.
		Lord Vishnu then emerged as a half lion, half man from the pillar which was neither inside the house nor outside, and the time was evening, neither night nor day.
		Lord Vishnu was then born as a dwarf Vamana in the household of a brahmana (priest).
	www.balagokulam.org /kids/stories/dashavatara.php (1871 words)

	Excite - Search: Lord Vishnu
		Vishnu is thought as the preserver of the universe, while two other major...
		Lord Vishnu, He is generally symbolized by a...
		Lord Vishnu's preserving, protecting powers have been manifested to the world in a variety of forms, called Avatars, in which one or more of his divine...
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	Lord Vishnu, lord of the Hindu Trinity, Vedic Vishnu, golden silk garment.
		Lord Vishnu was then reminded of his all pervading powers, the foremost attribute of which was purity.
		As kurma avatar or as the incarnation in the form of a tortoise, Lord Vishnu is said to have supported the mountain mandara which was being used to churn the ocean.
		Lord Vishnu slew the demon and assuming the form of a boar brought up the earth on its horn once again in the varaha avatar.
	www.indiaprofile.com /religion-culture/vishnu.htm (1430 words)

	Lord Vishnu in India (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Lord Vishnu, one of the major gods in Hinduism, is the second member of the Holy Trinity.
		Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, is Vishnu's consort.
		The avtars (incarnations) Vishnu adopted for the destruction of evil are Matsya (fish), Kurma (turtle), Varaha (boar), Narasimha (the man-lion), Vamana (the dwarf), Parashurama (the warrior-priest), Rama (the prince), Krishna (the cowherd), Buddha-Mayamoha (the sage) and Kalki (the horseman).
	www.india9.com /i9show/Lord-Vishnu-29899.htm (196 words)

	Lord Vishnu
		The Lord is shown standing on a thousand-headed snake (named Shesha Nag), and the snake stands with its hoods open over the head of the Lord.
		The Lord has controlled all desires, and this is symbolized by showing Him seated on the two coils of the snake.
		The color yellow is associated with earthly existence and the yellow clothes of the Lord signify that He incarnates Himself on this earth to uphold righteousness and destroy evil and unrighteousness.
	www.hindudevotion.com /vishnu.html (789 words)

	Hindu Deities: Lord Vishnu
		The Lord is shown standing on a thousand-headed snake (named Shesha Nag), and the snake stands with its hoods open over the head of the Lord.
		The Lord has controlled all desires, and this is symbolized by showing Him seated on the two coils of the snake.
		The color yellow is associated with earthly existence and the yellow clothes of the Lord signify that He incarnates Himself on this earth to uphold righteousness and destroy evil and unrighteousness.
	www.koausa.org /Gods/God3.html (771 words)

	HINDU TRINITY - Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva
		Lord Brahma is the first member of the Brahmanical triad, Vishnu being the second and Shiva, the third.
		Lord Brahma is not popularly worshipped in India.
		Lord Vishnu, major god of Hinduism and Indian mythology, popularly regarded as the preserver of the universe.
	www.rudraksha-ratna.com /hindu_trinity.php (2500 words)

	Hinduism-Lord Vishnu
		He is often depicted reclining on a coiled and many headed cobra (sheshnag) which rests on the cosmic waters.
		Lord Vishnu's most celebrated incarnations are Rama and Krishna.
		Any thing in the world is possible by worshipping lord Vishnu, who sustains the life in world.
	dharma.indviews.com /hinduism_god_vishnu.htm (324 words)

	Lord Vishnu
		The dark color of the Lord represents the passive and formless ether, a great quality for a pervading god.
		Lord Vishnu is also known as Hari, the remover.
		Puja to Lord Vishnu, including Shri VishhNu sahasranaama
	www.hindunet.org /god/Gods/vishnu (126 words)

	Lord Vishnus Love Handles : Clarke Will : Paperback book - from books.co.uk
		A sardonic comedy - soon to be a major film - of a man who knows things he shouldn't, until a couple of secret agents teach him what it really means to lose his mind.
		That is, until he meets a Hindu holy man in rehab who claims to be the final incarnation of Lord Vishnu (the Hindu god who is the preserver of the universe).
		LORD VISHNU'S LOVE HANDLES is a slyly humorous novel that twists and turns with hilarity.
	www.books.co.uk /lord_vishnus_love_handles/0743271483.html (279 words)

	Lord Vishnu - Abhimantrit Divine idols of Hindu gods and goddess from India
		However, according to Hindu mythology, Vishnu is reincarnated on earth from time to time, to destroy the evil in the world.
		Lord Vishnu is also called Nilameghashyamalan - possessing a complexion the colour of the dark clouds.
		As proof that opposites attract, Vishnu's outer appearnce is dark while he is associated with the santha gunam, bringing light & peace to the world.
	www.astroshastra.com /store/indian/divineidols/vishnu.asp (587 words)

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		Vishnu is the Lord of protection, sustenance and maintenance.
		The worship of Lord Vishnu is very popular among Hindus, especially among the followers of the Vaishnava tradition (Vaishnavism).
		Lord Vishnu, the Creator of the Universe, is portrayed here in a rare copper embossed "painting".
	www.lycos.com /info/vishnu--lord-vishnu.html (568 words)

	Vishnu Sahasranama - Thousand names of the Supreme
		Vishnu Sahasranam has been the subject of numerous commentaries, the most popular being one written by Adi Shankaracharya.
		Thus, Vishnu Sahasranama literally means Lord Vishnu with thousand names or thousand names of Lord Vishnu.
		The dialogue, which was witnessed by Sage Vyasa and Lord Krishna as well, reflects essence of Bhishma's life.
	www.swargarohan.org /vishnu-sahasranama/main.htm (686 words)

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		The worshippers of Siva are known as Saivas, worshippers of Sakti (consort of Siva) as Saktas and worshippers of Vishnu as Vaishnavas.
		Astounded, Brahma and Vishnu decide to determine the source and extent of this brilliant pillar of light.
		Vishnu becomes a boar and burrows deep into the netherworlds.
	www.lycos.com /info/vishnu--lord-brahma.html (520 words)

	Narasimha - RecipeFacts (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Thus, Prahlada is born a very devoted follower of Vishnu, the youngest ardent devotee of Vishnu.
		Hiranyakashipu fails in convincing his son to join him against Vishnu, and therefore tries to kill him in many ways, but each time Prahlada is protected by Vishnu himself.
		When asked, Prahlada refuses to acknowledge his father as the supreme lord of the universe and claims that Vishnu is omnipresent.
	www.recipeland.com:8080 /facts/Narasimha (757 words)

	VISHNU SAHASRANAMAM (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Each one of them is a “Glory” of the lord, which id considered in religious as a “sacred name” of the Lord.
		Since the devotees have different forms to contemplate upon, according to the Lord of their heart we have different sahasranaamas available among us: Siva sahasranaama, Lalitaa sahasranaama, Sri Rama sahasranaama etc., to mention but a few.
		Yudhishthira, as a righteous man of spiritual inclination, with the mortal integrity of a careful mortal, asks quite an interesting set of questions which are typical queries which the heart of seekers will always ask.
	www.mypurohith.com /Rituals/VISHNU_SAHASRANAAM.asp (849 words)

	VAAMAN PURAN - URDAY.com
		Lord Vishnu advised him to send Mura to Vishnu loka by any means.
		Lord Vishnu had worked out an excellent plan to kill Mura and the time had now arrived for its implementation.
		I do not fight cowards." Furious at Lord Vishnu's words, Mura put his hand on his own chest to convince Lord Vishnu that his heartbeat was normal.
	www.urday.com /vuma9.htm (436 words)

	VAAMAN PURAN - URDAY.com
		Prahlad says- "Sages believe that the donations which are made with total devotion and in the name of Lord Vishnu exist forever.
		Lord Vishnu is extremely pleased if Malati, Shataavari, Champa, Juhi and Naagar flowers are offered to him.
		He used to clean the temple premises and offer the articles which were dear to Lord Vishnu.
	www.urday.com /vashwamedha5.htm (257 words)

	Bawarchi: Indian Festivals: Diwali
		As such the blessings of Lakshmi, the celestial consort of Lord Vishnu are invoked with prayers.
		In order to curb his powers Lord Vishnu in the guise of a Batu Waman- a small boy- visited him and begged him to give him only that much land which he could cover with his three steps.
		At the same time for his generosity Lord Vishnu gave him the lamp of knowledge and allowed him to return to earth once a year to light millions of lamps to dispel the darkness and ignorance and spread the radiance of love and wisdom.
	www.bawarchi.com /festivals/diwali1.html (1195 words)

	Vishnu: Lord Vishnu God of Protection in Hindu Mythology
		Lord Vishnu : Vishnu is regarded as a major god in Hinduism and Indian mythology.
		But when there is disorder in the universe, Vishnu either mounts his vehicle, Garuda, and battles with the forces of chaos, or he sends one of his Avatars (or incarnations) to save the world.
		Vishnu uses both force and guile to ensure the stability of the universe.
	www.siamese-dream.com /reference/vishnu.html (430 words)

	GuruVishnu A Devotion to the Ultimate Lord Vishnu
		She is the Beloved of Lord Narayan, also popularly known as Lord Vishnu, The Supreme Lord.
		Therefore whenever Laxmi (The Goddess of Weath) travels without Lord Vishnu she makes the person whom she visits metaphorically blind.
		However when the Goddess Laxmi travels with Lord Vishnu, She travels on a Garuda, which is the symbol of wisdom.
	www.guruvishnu.com (939 words)

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