Vishnu lays down on Shesha with Lakshmi at his feet

Unknownc. 1930

Museu do Oriente
Lisboa, Portugal

Vishnu rests on the serpent Ananta-Shesha. From his navel, from inside of a lotus flower, emerges Brahma, another of the deities of the Hindu Trimurti. Brahma is born and the universe is created. At the feet of Vishnu is Lakshmi, his consort.

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Title: Vishnu lays down on Shesha with Lakshmi at his feet
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: c. 1930
Location: India
Physical Dimensions: 39,5 x 55,8 cm
Subject Keywords: Trimurti, Vishnu, Shesha
Type: Poster
Rights: Fundação Oriente - Museu do Oriente
External Link: http://www.museudooriente.pt/
Medium: Impressão litografica em papel
Photographer: Fundação Oriente - Museu do Oriente / João Silveira Ramos

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Vishnu lays down on Shesha with Lakshmi at his feet

Unknownc. 1930

Museu do Oriente
Lisboa, Portugal

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