Avatars of Vishnu carved on a frieze on the exterior wall of the Belur Chennakeshava Temple
Avatars of Vishnu
The frieze shown in the image depicts six of the Dashavataras (ten incarnations) of Vishnu. Here is the list from left to right:
– Kurmavatara – Turtle
– Matsyavatara – Fish
– Mohiniavatara – Mohini, the female seductress
– Narasimhavatara – Man – lion
– Varahavatara– Wild boar
– Ramavatara – Rama
This frieze is located on the fifth section of the wall from the main entrance and below the jālandhara (perforated screen) that depicts Vishnu reclining on Adisheshaa, the seven-headed king of serpents.
Check the Dashavatara painting from the Hampi Virupaksha Temple Murals for a list and descriptions of all the ten avatars of Vishnu.
Related Pages
– Belur Chennakeshava Temple – Bracket Figures
– Belur Chennakeshava Temple – Navaranga
– Belur Chennakeshava Temple – Garbhagriha Outer Wall
– Somanathapura Keshava Temple – A Masterpiece of Hoysala Temple Art
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