Vishnu (/ˈvɪʃnuː/; Sanskrit pronunciation: [ʋɪʂɳʊ]; Sanskrit: विष्णु, Viṣṇu) is one of the principal deities of Hinduism. The "preserver" in the Hindu triad (Trimurti), Vishnu is revered as the supreme being in Vaishnavism[5][6] as identical to the metaphysical concept of Brahman (Atman, the self, or unchanging ultimate reality), and is notable for adopting various incarnations (such avatars as Rama and Krishna) to preserve and protect dharmic principles whenever the world is threatened with evil, chaos, and destructive forces.[7] In the Smarta Tradition of Hinduism, Vishnu is also one of the five equivalent deities worshipped in Panchayatana puja.[6]

Vishnu
God of Preservation, The Protector of Good; Para Brahman, Supreme Being (Vaishnavism); Lord of the Devas; The controller of entire universe; The Lord of Reality, Karma restoration and Moksha[1][2]
Member of Trimurti
Bhagavan Vishnu.jpg
Other names
Narayana, Hari, Lakshmikanta, Padmanābh, Mukunda
Sanskrit transliteration
Viṣṇu
Devanagari
विष्णु
Affiliation
Parabrahman (Vaishnavism), Trimurti, Bhagavan, Ishvara, Dashavatara
Abode
Vaikuntha, Kshir Sagar
Mantra
Om Namo Narayanaya, Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
Weapon
Discus (Sudarshana Chakra), Mace (Kaumodaki), Conch (Panchajanya),[3]
Animals
Shesha[3]
Symbols
Shaligram, Lotus
Mount
Garuda[3]
Festivals
Holi, Ram Navami, Krishna Janmashtami, Narasimha Jayanti, Diwali, Onam, Vivaha Panchami, Vijayadashami, Anant Chaturdashi, Devshayani Ekadashi, Prabodhini Ekadashi and other ekadashis, Kartik Purnima, Tulsi Vivah[4]
Personal information
Siblings
Adi Parashakti alias Parvati
Consort
Lakshmi
Children
Kamadeva (according to some legends)
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