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For questions on the god of preservation, among the Trimurti. Also called Narayana. The Supreme God or Brahman in Vaishnavism. In case of questions exclusively on his avataras, the respective tag is preferable like Rama, Krishna.

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Why is Lord Vishnu blue in color?

Vishnu who dwells in the cavity of the heart of everyone, was burned by the fire of Kaalakuta also with his attendants. Immediately he acquired the color of Tamaala. … I checked Sanskrit Verses and word Taamala is used to describe Vishnu. Bay leaves are generally olive green in color but dried leaves are brown in color. …
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What is the respective arrangement of Lord Vishnu's weapons in 24 Salagramas?

These Shaligrama stones have marks of four weapons (Shankha, Chakra, Gada and Padma) of Lord Vishnu. As there are 4 weapons, 4! … arrangements are possible and each arrangments has a specific name of Lord Vishnu. The 24 arrangements and respective name is described in Chapter 45 of Garuda Purana. …
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Are Simhadri Appanna & Narasimha swamy same?

Yes. Both are same. Appa means "father" in telugu. Word "Appa" is added as Narasimha Swamy is father to all. So, He is also called as "Appanna" . Chaganti Koteswara Rao, well known scholar in Telug …
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How Sattva Guna Lord Vishnu killed Demons or evil people in his incarnations?

Lord Vishnu is associated with Sattva Guna. Sattva Guna means purity and good. How sattva guna dominated Vishnu were able to Kill Rakshasa such as Ravana and Kamsa? … Does Only Vishnu have Sattva Guna not his Avatars( Narasimha,Rama and Krishna)? …
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Did Lord Krishna move around with four arms or two arms?

vaishampAyana uvAcha vasudevavachaH shrutvA rUpaM chAharadachyutaH | anuj~nApya pitR^itvena nanda gopagR^ihaM naya ||2-4-24 vaishampAyana said: Hearing the words of vasudeva, achyuta (viShNu) …
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Vow (Mokku) fulfillment in Tirupati

Scenario: A devotee prays to Tirupati Venkateswara Swamy for accomplishing some task. He takes a vow (mokku) that he will visit the Temple after his task gets accomplished without any obstacles. His/h …
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How did the serpent Adisesha become bed for Lord Vishnu?

If Shesha is with Vishnu from starting, why was he born to Kadru? As i asked in this question, Why lakshmana and Balarama (their souls) went to Patalaloka if Sesha is with Vishnu in Vaikunta? … How did he become bed for Vishnu? …
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What is the story of Dhanvantari, the incarnation of Vishnu?

He was same as Dhanvantari, avatar of Lord Vishnu, who was born to Dīrghatama, as Dīrghatama did penance to Him for son. … On seeing him having accomplished his task suddenly, Vishnu who was standing by are born of water". Hence, he is remembered as Abja (water-born). Abja said to lord, I am your son. …
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Did a devotee curse Lord Vishnu to turn into a stone?

It was Tulasi who cursed Vishnu to become Saligrama Stone and Tulasi became Gandhaki River and Tulasi plant. … Saligrama Stone is Swayambhu representation of Lord Vishnu and one gets many virtues by worshiping it. …
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What are all Varaha Avatars of Vishnu?

Hence, Vishnu ,the wanderer in the forest, assumed the form of Boar. Or Vishnu,the protector all the worlds assumed the form of a Boar, or start of a new Kalpa. … So there should be seven Varaha Avatars of Vishnu. I know two of them, one at time of creation and other at beginning of this Kalpa. What are other five Varaha Avatars? …
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Did Sukracharya invite Lord Srinivasa for marriage with Goddess Padmavathi?

How could Sukracharya invite Srinivasa for marriage on behalf of Gods, when he (Sukracharya) clearly hates Lord Vishnu as Lord Vishnu killed his mother? Did he really invite Srinivasa? …
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Will Lord Kalki be aware that He is Vishnu avatara?

Also, in Chapter 3, His guru Parasurama says He is Lord Vishnu. Parasurama said: О great soul! …
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Vishnu seducing Jalandhar's wife Vrinda: How justified?

Then Parvati remembered lord Vishnu mentally and she found at once that the lord was seated before her. … Vrinda curses Vishnu as follows: यौ त्वया मायया ख्याती स्वकीयौ दर्शितौ मम। तावैव राक्षसौ भूत्वा भार्या तव हरिष्यतः॥ ४४॥ …
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Are there any Shaiva or Shakta refutations that "Narayana" is a proper noun?

Sri Bhaskaraya's commentary on word Narayani and Narayana: (translated by Anantha Sastry) Narayana, Vishnu or Siva. … So my supreme nature is known to neither the Devas, nor to the Rishis, because I am one, I am Devi and Vishnu." The Devi Pr. …
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What are all Varaha Avatars of Vishnu?

This looks like Translation error. This page gives different meaning. Saptame caiva Varahe Kalpe means Seventh and certainly known as Varaha Kalpa. Caiva = ca + iva = and (also certainly).
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