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Hiranyaksha
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Hiranyaksha, also known as Hiranyanetra was an asura as per Hindu mythology. He is described to have submerged the earth and terrorised the three worlds. He was slain by the Varaha avatar of Vishnu, who rescued the earth goddess Bhumi and restored order to the earth.
Varaha battles the Hiranyaksha, Scene from the Bhagavata Purana by Manaku of Guler (c. 1740)
Varaha battles the Hiranyaksha, Scene from the Bhagavata Purana by Manaku of Guler (c. 1740)
The boar avatar Varaha, the third incarnation of Vishnu, stands in front of the decapitated body of the asura Hiranyaksha
The boar avatar Varaha, the third incarnation of Vishnu, stands in front of the decapitated body of the asura Hiranyaksha
Varaha slays Hiranyaksha, and the devas shower flowers from heaven
Varaha slays Hiranyaksha, and the devas shower flowers from heaven
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Varaha is an avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu, in the form of an Indian boar. Varaha is listed as third in the Dashavatara, the ten principal avatars of Vishnu.
Varaha killing Hiranyaksha and saving Bhumi, 1740 CE, Chamba painting
Varaha killing Hiranyaksha and saving Bhumi, 1740 CE, Chamba painting
3rd-century sandstone Varaha sculpture with his consort Bhumi, Art of Mathura, housed in LACMA.
3rd-century sandstone Varaha sculpture with his consort Bhumi, Art of Mathura, housed in LACMA.
The Colossal Varaha at Eran is one of the earliest known completely theriomorphic icons of Varaha. It was dedicated by the Huna king Toramana circa 51
The Colossal Varaha at Eran is one of the earliest known completely theriomorphic icons of Varaha. It was dedicated by the Huna king Toramana circa 510 CE
Varaha with his consort Bhudevi, copper sculpture from Tamil Nadu. c. 1600.
Varaha with his consort Bhudevi, copper sculpture from Tamil Nadu. c. 1600.