The creator god of the Trimurti. Born from the lotus that emerged from Vishnu's navel. Created the universe, the Vedas, and all living beings. Associated with knowledge, creation, and the four Vedas represented by his four faces.
Four-faced, red or golden complexion. Four arms holding: vedas (or lotus), kamandalu (water pot), japa mala, and in abhaya or varada mudra. Seated on a lotus or swan. White beard, serene expression.