Narasimha ( Lord Vishnu) killing Hiranyakasipu
Beautiul Relief depicting Narasimha Avataar of Lord Vishnu killing Hiranyakasipu, Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple, Melkote, Karnataka.
Hiranyakasipu (the name is said to depict one who is very much fond of wealth and sex life) is an Asura from the Puranic scriptures of Hinduism. His younger brother, Hiranyaksha was slain by Varaha, one of the Avatars of Vishnu. Angered by this, Hiranyakashipu decided to gain magical powers by performing a penance for Lord Brahma. He was subsequently killed by the Narasimha Avatara of Lord Vishnu. His tale depicts the futility of desiring power over others and the strength of God's protection over his fully surrendered devotees (in the case of his son Prahlada).
Narasimha ( Lord Vishnu) killing Hiranyakasipu
Beautiul Relief depicting Narasimha Avataar of Lord Vishnu killing Hiranyakasipu, Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple, Melkote, Karnataka.
Hiranyakasipu (the name is said to depict one who is very much fond of wealth and sex life) is an Asura from the Puranic scriptures of Hinduism. His younger brother, Hiranyaksha was slain by Varaha, one of the Avatars of Vishnu. Angered by this, Hiranyakashipu decided to gain magical powers by performing a penance for Lord Brahma. He was subsequently killed by the Narasimha Avatara of Lord Vishnu. His tale depicts the futility of desiring power over others and the strength of God's protection over his fully surrendered devotees (in the case of his son Prahlada).