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Harihara

हरिहर
Also known as: Śaṅkara Nārāyaṇa, Hari-Hara

About

The syncretic form combining Vishnu (Hari) and Shiva (Hara). Represents the unity of the two major traditions. Symbolizes that Vishnu and Shiva are aspects of the same supreme reality.

Attributes

Unity of Vishnu and ShivaSyncreticBeyond sectarianism

Symbols

Half Vishnu: shankha, chakraHalf Shiva: trishula, damaruCombined form
Consort
Lakshmi-Parvati (combined)

Associated Mantras

Om Haraye namaḥ Śivāya namaḥ
Harihara Stotram

Scriptures

Puranas

Regions Worshipped

South IndiaKarnatakaTamil NaduNepal

Iconography

Left half: Shiva (matted hair, crescent, tiger skin, trishula). Right half: Vishnu (crown, jewelry, shankha, chakra). Combined form standing or seated.