Rarely do you see a sitting Vishnu. The lord of the universe is frequently portrayed as standing or reclining on his celestial bed, Adi Sesha, with the many hoods of the divine snake guarding his visage.
Here in this exquisitely carved statue, you see the Lord, sitting on the Adi Sesha. Begin from the back ground. It looks as if this figure of Vishnu has emerged from the pillar like Narasimha, only in a benign pose. If you measure the distance between the nose of Vishnu and the core of the background pillar, you will realize that the sculptor has been meticulous, and has done a might good job.
Vishnu has a body structure like that of a dancer, and the proportions are exquisitely figured out. If Vishnu sitting is unusual, so is his right hand that carries a conch instead of the usual chakra.
Needless to say that the details are worked out with great care and craft!
Here in this exquisitely carved statue, you see the Lord, sitting on the Adi Sesha. Begin from the back ground. It looks as if this figure of Vishnu has emerged from the pillar like Narasimha, only in a benign pose. If you measure the distance between the nose of Vishnu and the core of the background pillar, you will realize that the sculptor has been meticulous, and has done a might good job.
Vishnu has a body structure like that of a dancer, and the proportions are exquisitely figured out. If Vishnu sitting is unusual, so is his right hand that carries a conch instead of the usual chakra.
Needless to say that the details are worked out with great care and craft!
Awesome pic :)
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