Sheshashayi Vishnu
Description
The painting depicts Lord Vishnu sleeping on the coils of Serpent Ananta Sehsa in the cosmic ocean Kshirsagara.Lord Brahma is shown on a lotus coming out from Vishnu’s navel indicating creation.Vishnu’s consorts Shridevi and Bhudevi are seated by his side.
This form of Vishnu is particularly popular in South India. Anantachaturdashi Vrata dedicated to Sheshashyayi Vishnu is widely observed all over India in the month of Bhadrapada (August-September). Lord Vishnu is believed to have appeared on this day as Sheshashyayi or Padmanabha lying on the couch of Ananta Shesha serpent.
Gift of Shri. Kuldip Singh.
Collection
Indian Miniature Paintings
Object Type
Painting
Material
Wood, Colours, Golden foil
Schools/Culture/Period
South Indian
Technique
Painting on wooden panel
Date
C. 19th century CE
Location
South India
Dimension
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