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Anantashayana Vishnu

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Pilgrimage
4 / 5
  • Timings : 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Entry Fee : No fee
  • Distance from near by city 24.5 KMs From Cuttack
  • Trip duration (including travel in hours)3 - 4 Hours
  • Transportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • Travel Tips None

Anantashayana Vishnu shows the famous picture of Lord Vishnu lying down on the snake Ananta in the middle of the vast ocean. From his navel comes a holy lotus flower on which the god of creation, Brahma, sits. Also, Goddess Lakshmi is massaging Vishnu's feet. Anantashayana Vishnu is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Cuttack.

According to the picture, being calm and patient is important during hard times. But the photo also shows the unbroken balance of the universe and the never-ending circle of making things and preserving them. In Hindu mythology, the images are essential.

Where is Anantashayana Vishnu located?

Anantashayi Vishnu, also called Anantashayana Vishnu, is a considerable horizontal rock relief of the Hindu god Vishnu. It was carved in the early 9th century in Saranga village, India. It is located under the Parjang police station in the Dhenkanal district. The Anantashayana is a must-visit during the Cuttack tour package.

What is the Vishnu Anantashayana panel?

The temple's sculptures, from the Gupta period, are decorated with scenes from Hindu lore. This famous panel is on the south wall of the temple. It shows Vishnu lying down on the snake Ananta and floating on the water of forgetfulness.

What is the meaning of Anantashayana?

"Sleeping on the snake Anantha '' is what Anantashayana means. In this painting, Lord Vishnu is lying down in the yoga nidra pose on Anantha, the Seshanaga, in Vaikunta. His wife, Sridevi, has his head on her lap, and his wife, Bhumidevi, has his feet on her lap. The representation of Vishnu's tools is unique.

What is the story of Anantashayana Vishnu?

Adi Sesha is often shown in Hindu art as a single-headed snake with five heads that is wound into a circle with its heads facing inwards. You can call this shape Ananta Shayana or Vishnu Ananta Sayana. It shows Lord Vishnu relaxing on the coils of Adi Sesha in the vast ocean.

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