The Hindu god Lord Vishnu depicted relaxing on the serpent, representing fertility, with his consort Lakshmi Devi.

The Hindu god Lord Vishnu depicted relaxing on the serpent, representing fertility, with his consort Lakshmi Devi. Stock Photo
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World Religions Photo Library / Alamy Stock Photo

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ADHYR3

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54.1 MB (2.7 MB Compressed download)

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Dimensions:

5315 x 3557 px | 45 x 30.1 cm | 17.7 x 11.9 inches | 300dpi

Location:

Malaysia, Vishnu statue

Photographer:

Christine Osborne

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Lord Vishnu is often depicted resting on the coiled serpent Shesha with his wife Lakshmi on hand. Snakes worship is common in India where the cobra has long been considered sacred The "Naga" which is the divine aspect of the cobra is found in both Hindu and Buddhist traditions. With Brahma and Shiva, LOrd Vushun makes up the Hindu trinity or `trimurti`.

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