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Nara-Narayana

नर-नारायण
Also known as: Arjuna-Krishna

About

Twin form of Vishnu as the sages Nara and Narayana. Associated with the Badrinath temple. Represent the human and divine aspects working together. Nara is identified with Arjuna, Narayana with Krishna.

Attributes

Human-divine unityPenanceTwin aspects

Symbols

Badari treeMeditationArchery

Associated Mantras

Om Nara-Nārāyaṇāya namaḥ

Festivals

Badri Kedar Utsav

Scriptures

MahabharataPuranas

Regions Worshipped

Uttarakhand (Badrinath)Pan-India

Iconography

Two sages seated in meditation. Nara has human characteristics, Narayana has divine attributes. Sometimes depicted with Arjuna and Krishna.