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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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Is Jesus an avatar of Lord Vishnu?

According to Bhavishya Purana, Jesus is reincarnation of one of the greatest Bhaktas of lord Vishnu known as Dhruva Rishi. …
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Rules for wearing yagyopavit by women (yes it is possible)

I was going through this post answered by @Keshav Srinivasan , the following photograph (2nd in the answer) Depicts Shriman Narayana with his two wives, now begins my question is the goddess are …
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How did Parashurama, a Vishnu Avatar, appear alongside the next two Avatars of Rama & Krishna?

See following for all names अश्वत्थामाबलिर्व्यासोहनुमांश्च विभीषण:कृपश्चपरशुरामश्च सप्तैतेचिरंजीविन: Also Lord Parshurama is an Avatar of Lord Vishnu and his every avatar has a specified work to do in … In these all lilas(Games/Actions) of Lord Shri Hari Vishnu he played a role for a long time as Lord Parshurama to help himself in tasks that he had to accomplish himself. …
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Why is Bhagwan incarnating as Kalki in this(particular) Kaliyuga?

Many people know about The Cycle of 4 Yugas and DashaAvatars of Shriman Narayana ,but very few know that the Dashaavatars are not bound to the cycle of 4 Yugas. The Avatars of Bhagwan are infinite in …
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What is story of Ati Varadar Swamy?

The main deity (moolavar) of Ati Vardar Swamy of Swamy Varadaraja Perumal is immersed in nearby pushkarini . It is taken out for public worship every 40 years, next time this is going to happen in 201 …
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What are hymns chanted for abhishekam?

There are following possibilities for Aradhya and other god's Any Male God(Except Shiva) we use Purusha Sukta Lord Narayana(Vishnu) and all his 24 avatar's we use Vishnu Sukta (notice we can also use …
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What exactly are Pancharatra texts?

What is Pancharatra Pancharatra texts are Vaishnava Agama Shastras, the name pancharatra literally means 'five nights', since these scriptures were revealed by Sage Narayana in 5 Nights to all t …
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Did Shri Rama and Shri Krishna kill all the adversaries

In case of Shri Rama I have heard about Vali and Ravana he killed both of them at the end of the battle. Similarly Shri Krishna killed Narakarasura, Bakasura, Putana, etc. Is there any story/evidence …
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Is Tapioca/Sabudana suitable for consumption on ekadashi

It is said that on ekadashi days one should not eat Grains. So going by strict definitions avoiding rice, wheat, lentils, other pulses etc. By that definition we can eat Tapioca aka Sabudana , so is …
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What is the Yogeshwara form of God Vishnu?

Yogeshwara translates to Lord/Master of Yoga. Shri Krishna is known as Yogeshwara because, Shriman Narayana in the form/avatar of Shri Krishna revived ancient knowledge of Yoga viz Bhakti, Jnana, and …
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How was the nature of rama in all phases of his life?

We mostly hear about notorious and very diverse nature of Shri Krishna, personally I have never herd about the nature of Shri Rama in his various phases of life and the amount of knowledge he posses ( …
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Supreme Brahman in Hinduism

Supreme Bramhan Shri hari vishnu is present as Antaryami in all animate and inanimate objects. … interpretation of Ishavasyopanishad according to your philosophical sect, but the truth remains same vedas, all sages, all upanishads, all philosophies agree on one point that supreme being Bramhan is Shri hari Vishnu
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What is the story of the cowherd who died of shock after Shrinivasa's Darshan?

In story of Srinivasa/Venkateswara,a Cowherd loses prana by the shocking Darshan of Shriman Narayana. The cowherd must be very lucky man to have died after having darshan of Shriman Narayana and he mu …
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How does Vishistaadvaita philosophy explain 'jiva' name for Lord Shriman Narayana

In the Vishnu Sahastranaam, there is a name 'jiva' assigned to Lord Shriman Narayana. …
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Why is Thiruman Sacred?

What is purpose/reason of using Thiruman katti for making Urdhwapundra or Namam, What is relation of Thiruman to Shriman Narayana? How is it holy clay?
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